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Having read both parts of this article I feel more comfortable using a "non-traditional" maple as a Potensia.

I have decided to work a RED MAPLE (Acer rubrum) as a bonsai. These are Yamadori trees I have removed from the forest floor roots and all. All currently doing well thus far although they are under 1 year old at the moment. My concern is when should I actually start training these trees? They have good growth, a few leaf pairs and not large at the moment (largest is about 6 inches tall). Very fragile with very little "wood."

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated as well as a more detailed article on pruning and training these types of Maples, especially in the area of keeping leafs to a minimal size.

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John

Bonsai Guru... riiiiiight...
But I'm gettin' there... in about another 100 years I should be right around the bend from it.

7-Jun-2008	#3
K3JAE bonsaiTALK Artisan Join Date: May-2008 Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania Country: USA USDA Zone: 5B-6A AHS Heat Zone: 3 4 5 Posts: 118	Having read both parts of this article I feel more comfortable using a "non-traditional" maple as a Potensia. I have decided to work a RED MAPLE (Acer rubrum) as a bonsai. These are Yamadori trees I have removed from the forest floor roots and all. All currently doing well thus far although they are under 1 year old at the moment. My concern is when should I actually start training these trees? They have good growth, a few leaf pairs and not large at the moment (largest is about 6 inches tall). Very fragile with very little "wood." Any assistance would be greatly appreciated as well as a more detailed article on pruning and training these types of Maples, especially in the area of keeping leafs to a minimal size. __________________ John Bonsai Guru... riiiiiight... But I'm gettin' there... in about another 100 years I should be right around the bend from it.