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26-Jun-2006
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To all the Mugo guru's
a question for those with experience working with mugo pines...i recently aquired a 15 gallon mugo, i think it has a ton of petential...the problem is (with any other neglected nursery stock) is the lack of ramification and alot of branches (especially the ones suited to continue the trunk line) are a little nerve racking to attempt any major bending...my question is this, how well do mugo's react to moving branches using the "wedge technique"? with proper care and technique, how much back budding can i expect on older wood? how well do mugo's respond to grafting? all i have done so far is a little thinning and a repot...i dont plan to start any major work for a season or two depending on how well the tree responds...any thoughts or advice for styling is also welcome...
thanks...mike (i will post images later today) |
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26-Jun-2006
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I'm interested in this topic as well
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ok...here are the pictures i promised...im open to all styling suggestions (and all are very appreciated)
thanks in advance...mike p.s....sorry for any lack in picture quality (not one of my strong points) |
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26-Jun-2006
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and some more...
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26-Jun-2006
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26-Jun-2006
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and here ya go...
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26-Jun-2006
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just when everyone was sick of pictures...heres a few more
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26-Jun-2006
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thats all for now...if you need to see a diff angle or something closer or further away, just let me know...
...mike |
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26-Jun-2006
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Just Mike,
"A ton of potential?" You can say that again! From my standpoint of limited experience, I see no reason why this tree shouldn't become something very special, indeed. As far as the backbudding goes, according to Vance Wood, Mugos do this more willingly than many other pines. I encourage you to check out his postings on this species which is, I believe, one of his fortes. I look forward to reading the responses and advice you get on this project, as I just put a few Mugos on hold at a local nursery. Nothing quite as nice as yours, however. Enviously, rainyday |
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26-Jun-2006
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Yes it looks like a grafting candidate to me. You may want to take it to a grafting workshop and get some pro help on material of this quality. Mas Ishii in So Cal does a ton of Junipers. I am not sure about pines. Kathy Shaner or Boon would be some excellent options.
Timing the graft is very, very important. You want the scion dormant and the understock active. It actually isn't difficult to do but it is very much an acquired skill so you want to get some help to learn it right. Regards, Matt
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