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Old 11-Apr-2005   #7
Bonsai Barry
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Originally Posted by Jerry Meislik
I agree with Bart that your tree is likely benjamina which is sometimes reluctant to break back after trunk chops.
I would suggest.

5. Grafting may be needed depending on how irregular the regrowth.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Jerry

Thanks for the reply, Jerry. I think trying a graft is exciting (I found some material you provided on your site). My newest question is: Would doing the trunk chop inhibt the graft in any way? Should I do them six months apart?

Thanks,
Barry
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