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Student of Bonsai
Join Date: Dec-2005
Location: Batavia, IL
Country: USA
Posts: 206
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Zejer,
Welcome to B.T. and to bonsai. I’d be very happy with that tree especially for the price! The only thing that really concerns me is the big knuckle at the base of the tree. In photo 49187, it shows it quite clear. I can’t give you guidance as to the best way to fix it as I don’t know the tree and to be perfectly honest; I don't feel that I am at that level yet. If I were you I may want totry and ground layer it to develop roots around the bulge higher up on the trunk and improve the flow/taper. I am also interested in seeing what others say about that as my wife surprised me with a Scotts Pine from the garden center 2 weeks ago that has a similar bulge in about the same area. I am assuming it’s from being grafted? Can someone let me know if that’s a correct assumption? I love the tree though; very nice looking bark and it looks very healthy. Best of luck with it and keep us posted on the progress.
Cheers,
~ Jay
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