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Thanks for the tips! Well, I hit it with 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of Miracid and as I said removed all the really low branches starting to form.

What I don't understand is that the tree is about 10 years and was cut off at about the 15" height. You would think this guy would have some serious branch development by now. Also, I thought that I read that Bald Cypress tend to branch heavier at the top than bottom.

Oh well, all I can do is give it great care and keep forcing the growth up the tree by removing low branches. By the way I notice that in several places instead of one branch breaking through there might be 4 or so coming out of the same spot. What is the best way to handle the multiple branches in one spot?

I think it will really be a cool tree once it branches more.
Oh, the only reason it is in a bin of water is because it was shipped almost bare root and I don't have a pot this big or the time to pot it just yet. I will try to do something soon.

Thanks.....

27-Jun-2005	#3
mushashi bonsaiTALK Expert Join Date: Nov-2004 Location: SF Bay Area Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: Dunno Posts: 156	Thanks for the tips! Well, I hit it with 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of Miracid and as I said removed all the really low branches starting to form. What I don't understand is that the tree is about 10 years and was cut off at about the 15" height. You would think this guy would have some serious branch development by now. Also, I thought that I read that Bald Cypress tend to branch heavier at the top than bottom. Oh well, all I can do is give it great care and keep forcing the growth up the tree by removing low branches. By the way I notice that in several places instead of one branch breaking through there might be 4 or so coming out of the same spot. What is the best way to handle the multiple branches in one spot? I think it will really be a cool tree once it branches more. Oh, the only reason it is in a bin of water is because it was shipped almost bare root and I don't have a pot this big or the time to pot it just yet. I will try to do something soon. Thanks.....