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Hello folks,
I am new here and pretty much a beginner. I dabbled with Bonsai years ago, but have been inspired during "lockdown" to rekindle the interest. I have read and watched lots- but lack very much practical experience.
Anyway- I could not resist this Dawn Redwood at my local nursery. It is clearly going to need a trunk chop and seems unlikely to end up as anything other than a fairly formal upright, which is fine. Do these things backbud? How careful do I need to be about shocking it, and do I need to now be patient until next spring to do any major work? Any other thoughts and tips? Thanks...
I am new here and pretty much a beginner. I dabbled with Bonsai years ago, but have been inspired during "lockdown" to rekindle the interest. I have read and watched lots- but lack very much practical experience.
Anyway- I could not resist this Dawn Redwood at my local nursery. It is clearly going to need a trunk chop and seems unlikely to end up as anything other than a fairly formal upright, which is fine. Do these things backbud? How careful do I need to be about shocking it, and do I need to now be patient until next spring to do any major work? Any other thoughts and tips? Thanks...