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14-Feb-2005
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
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Kiyohime Maple
Hi All
I have a Kiyohime Maple growing in my garden. I'm planning on digging it up this winter and turning it into a bonsai. I've heard this species is very temperamental. All I really want to do is cut it back and encourage it to form a broom. Is this going to work? Or do I risk killing the tree by trying this approach? Thanks Rob |
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14-Feb-2005
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bonsaiTALK Master
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I'm a new comer to bonsai, so you can take my comments however you wish, but since this tree is in your yard you probably have all the time you need to collect it. If you were to do a trunk chop to create a broom it might be best to leave the tree in the ground while you are doing this. To quote Treebeard "don't be hasty." The tree will grow fastest while in the ground. You can start styling your tree before putting it in a pot.
When you do dig it out, it would be best to do it progressively. one season dig around the drip edge ot the tree, to sever all the long, thick roots to encourage a compact fibrous root system closer to the trunk. Then leave it alone for the rest of the season. Next season dig it up and put it into a large growing box, cutting back the large roots and tap roots. I'm sure more people have more experience with doing this than I do, but those are my thoughts.. Cordon |
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14-Feb-2005
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YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME
 
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PLEASE>>>> do not do a trunk chop. KiyoHime are very touchy when you take their apex. You may lose more than you think. They are also brittle as you may already know. I do not have the experience in collecting them or in your climate but as beautiful as they are, they are equally as sensitive to cut backs.....
one who has been there and.... Jay
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15-Feb-2005
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Feb-2005
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Aaah- this is what I feared. Is there a safe way to gradually reduce the height of a Kiyohime over time? Should I rather leave it where it is and search for alternative material?
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15-Feb-2005
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YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME
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Hi, From Colin Lewis in the Bonsai Survival Manual...
The major idiosyncrasy of this variety is that the kiyohime channels its energy horizontally. If the upward growing tip or apex is pruned out or broken accidentally, it is very difficult to replace. The plant will content itself with growing sideways and will leave a whole in the top of the foliage canopy.... The above is very very true...I speak from experience...
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