Shohin black pine from seed
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DirkvanDreven
Shohin
Scott, I think I see that you make a T-shaped cut in the trunk, after wich you use a chisel to make the opening to insert the scion? is this correct?
DirkvanDreven
Shohin
Does Jonas ship to Europe?
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
More of an upside down “L”. A vertical cut first and then a horizontal one at the top. Leave the chisel in the horizontal cut and slide the scion in.
S
Anthony
Imperial Masterpiece
@Drew,
you could ask one of the guys to receive them and then do a repost to London.
BUT don't you have a local supplier.
Our second eldest J.B.pine from seed is from I believe Thompson and Morgan seeds.
Also since these are practice seedlings, how about -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_s...s=aps&field-keywords=japanese+black+pine+seed
Good Day
Anthony
you could ask one of the guys to receive them and then do a repost to London.
BUT don't you have a local supplier.
Our second eldest J.B.pine from seed is from I believe Thompson and Morgan seeds.
Also since these are practice seedlings, how about -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_s...s=aps&field-keywords=japanese+black+pine+seed
Good Day
Anthony
River's Edge
Masterpiece
I echo Scott's sentiments, they are effective and easy to use. I have had good luck with them.
DirkvanDreven
Shohin
Jonas mailed me that he would be happy to ship to Europe. So we can order from Jonas. He also suggested to find a retailer in Japan. I search J-bonsai.com but couldn't find the grafting nails there.
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
Jonas is an excellent person to do business with. I could not recommend him more.
Scott
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
Looks like all the grafts have taken. The one in the back looks a bit weak, but I think it took.
Japonicus
Masterpiece
Congrats on your success ! I like the twist in the trunk as well. Keep us updated I know you will.
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
Next step is branch structure. This year I will decandle all the shoots except for the grafts to strengthen them. Next year I may partially decandle the grafts, depending on how they’re growing. But the focus is on building a branch, so at least part must be left alone to lengthen and thicken it.
S
Wilson
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Great work! These types of threads help open more opportunities when assessing stock, a great value. Thanks for sharing!
Leo in N E Illinois
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Nicely done.
I had all my 10+ attempts at grafting pine fail, but all of my Malus bud grafts took. I need to keep practicing.
I had all my 10+ attempts at grafting pine fail, but all of my Malus bud grafts took. I need to keep practicing.
Vic N
Sapling
Scott- in spite of these two great pics, I'm still not sure how this "upside down L" is formed. Is that a straight chisel? On a smaller branch, the cut would form an upside down U because the knife cuts through the bark along two parallel axes (axi?). Is this cut done with the chisel due to the thickness of the bark, and to keep the cut size similar to the thickness of the scion?
markyscott
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Grafts are all pushing strong growth this season. Should be ready for some styling this fall.
Lazylightningny
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Amazing work, Mark.
Wires_Guy_wires
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Thanks for the excellent write up! I'll be using this info next year.
