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Old Bonsaiman-new pots
Join Date: Dec-2002
Location: Hartville, Ohio
Country: USA
Posts: 2,663
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Erik,
I had two very old collected forsythia which did fine with little roots from collecting. Both had lots of rotted wood as yours to carve and seal with min-wax wood hardener after they were treated/colored. Unfortunately I can't find pics now and they were sold several years back.
One hint, since branches are hollow , seal them with putty or glue where you cut them shorter or water will seep down inside and they will rot. This is a bigger problem as the branchs get bigger since the holes also get bigger! It'll save you some problems with yearly die-back.
Don't attempt too much wiring, it's pretty much a clip-n-grow plant.
I'll see if I can find an old photo to scan.
Dale
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Dale Cochoy
Wild Things Bonsai Studio
Yakimono no Kokoro Bonsai Pottery
Hartville, Ohio
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