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16-Jul-2007

AndyWilson

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Trident trunk chop question

Hey Folks

Just found a trident trunk amongst some bushes that were dug out from my vege garden. this is exciting to me because these things are difficult to find here and i want to make this work no matter how hard or long it takes me.

This stump has already been chopped from last season by the gardener. there is slight movement in the bottom of the trunk i want to accentuate with a further chop. Strangely there is a twig growing from precisely about where i want to chop. my question is, should i grow this out as it already seems to be in the right spot? Or should i chop to just above it? I want this to become the new leader and get some movement into this tunk, ending up with a shohin sized bonsai.

ANY thoughts or opinions welcome pls.
Andy

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16-Jul-2007	#2
bonsaikc Registered FedEx Sender Join Date: Jan-2004 Location: Ottawa, KS Country: USA USDA Zone: 5-6 AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 1,548	Andy, I'll repeat what I answered elsewhere. First you must determine if this is really a trident maple. After that, you can air layer the upper trunk to get the beginnings of a broom style (I don't think it would look natural at the top), or just make a cutting of it. __________________ Chris Johnston Sashi-no-eda.blogspot.com Kansas City Area Workshops 2008

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