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As Kc mentioned quite an easy method would be to let one of the branches in the area you want to thicken up grow unrestricted. With a trident this should solve your whole problem in a season or so i reckon.

Using a sacrifice branch to thicken up a certain part of the plant is a very common and easy technique, just let it grow out completely and remove it when its job is done. For this reason try and use one of the back branches so the scar isnt visible in the "front" view of your tree.

21-Dec-2007	#3
AndyWilson bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: May-2006 Location: Johannesburg Country: South Africa USDA Zone: 10 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 663	As Kc mentioned quite an easy method would be to let one of the branches in the area you want to thicken up grow unrestricted. With a trident this should solve your whole problem in a season or so i reckon. Using a sacrifice branch to thicken up a certain part of the plant is a very common and easy technique, just let it grow out completely and remove it when its job is done. For this reason try and use one of the back branches so the scar isnt visible in the "front" view of your tree.