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Ceberon, clip and grow IS used on some trees as the only form of training. I remember reading that Bonsaial1 uses it on his elms. It is very useful as a training method on types of trees that will snap as easily as look at you. On those, wire is not possible.

You do create ramification with clip and grow, and you can surely remove crossing branches. In addition, by clipping in the proper places you will determine the direction of the new growth! If I am correct the Chinese are more likely to use clip and grow than the Japanese. But on this last point I am not sure. Hopefully, someone with that knowledge will come forward.

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1-Oct-2002	#7
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,159	Ceberon, clip and grow IS used on some trees as the only form of training. I remember reading that Bonsaial1 uses it on his elms. It is very useful as a training method on types of trees that will snap as easily as look at you. On those, wire is not possible. You do create ramification with clip and grow, and you can surely remove crossing branches. In addition, by clipping in the proper places you will determine the direction of the new growth! If I am correct the Chinese are more likely to use clip and grow than the Japanese. But on this last point I am not sure. Hopefully, someone with that knowledge will come forward. __________________ A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49... Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing