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There is a 180 degree bend in the lower trunk of the tree you posted, whereas yours is almost dead straight. This is not to say you couldn't achieve a bend with raffia and copper wire. You might find it difficult to bend the trunk in a two or three inch radius like that without splitting it lengthwise first.

If you want to develop a cascade, as an alternative, you might remove everything but that first branch pair, and begin wiring those around and down. In my opinion, since the existing apex lacks taper and movement, it lacks interest.

I typically will not bare root a conifer if I can help it, with some exceptions like bald cypress and dawn redwood. The hair roots begin to die pretty quickly on exposure to air and sunlight. A damp newspaper wrap is usually good for a few hours, same for heeling it into soil. Repotting sooner will be better.

Regards,

Matt

14-Oct-2003	#12
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,745	There is a 180 degree bend in the lower trunk of the tree you posted, whereas yours is almost dead straight. This is not to say you couldn't achieve a bend with raffia and copper wire. You might find it difficult to bend the trunk in a two or three inch radius like that without splitting it lengthwise first. If you want to develop a cascade, as an alternative, you might remove everything but that first branch pair, and begin wiring those around and down. In my opinion, since the existing apex lacks taper and movement, it lacks interest. I typically will not bare root a conifer if I can help it, with some exceptions like bald cypress and dawn redwood. The hair roots begin to die pretty quickly on exposure to air and sunlight. A damp newspaper wrap is usually good for a few hours, same for heeling it into soil. Repotting sooner will be better. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!