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[QUOTE=Graydon]I love the trunks as well. I see where you are going with this thought but there are some things to consider before resorting to an iffy procedure (grafting). Needle reduction techniques work well. I have a couple of ponderosa with nice needles. Shorter than typical JBP. Speaking of JBP there are many with long needles, some contorted and even others with a non vibrant green needle.

Graydon. If you have time could you provide a photo of your ponderosa with reduced needles? That would be great to see, thanks. It would be geat to see how much reduction can be acheived by just pinching and pruning.

Also. RockM To call grafting foliage on a wild tree an insult seems a bit strict. If you see things that way is it any worse to collect an ancient and wild tree from what its called home for centuries or longer? To take the chance that it might die in the process?Is it an insult to Cut, wire, and bend it? We Practice bonsai here and so we are by all by nature willing to manipulate it to some degree.

27-Nov-2006	#6
malix bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Jan-2005 Posts: 46	[QUOTE=Graydon]I love the trunks as well. I see where you are going with this thought but there are some things to consider before resorting to an iffy procedure (grafting). Needle reduction techniques work well. I have a couple of ponderosa with nice needles. Shorter than typical JBP. Speaking of JBP there are many with long needles, some contorted and even others with a non vibrant green needle. Graydon. If you have time could you provide a photo of your ponderosa with reduced needles? That would be great to see, thanks. It would be geat to see how much reduction can be acheived by just pinching and pruning. Also. RockM To call grafting foliage on a wild tree an insult seems a bit strict. If you see things that way is it any worse to collect an ancient and wild tree from what its called home for centuries or longer? To take the chance that it might die in the process?Is it an insult to Cut, wire, and bend it? We Practice bonsai here and so we are by all by nature willing to manipulate it to some degree.