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Old 9-May-2008   #31
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How hard would it be to pull some right side branching down and make it a semi cascade? Seems like it would take significantly less time to create that image than it would to graft an informal upright?


Two points: I am not sure that I would even consider grafting as an option on this tree, I think it is not going to be necessary. Point two; you could pull down a branch and make a semi-cascade if you want a tree that looks like some body pulled down a branch and made a semi-cascade out of the tree. Sometimes wanting it now can give you a future in a tree headed for the club auction or the ignore pile as the grower's skills and eye for art advance beyond a hasty decision. The fact remains that there is the potential for a really great bonsai if patience is exercised and pruning is done carefully. To settle for something less is almost a crime.
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Old 9-May-2008   #32
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Two points: I am not sure that I would even consider grafting as an option on this tree, I think it is not going to be necessary. Point two; you could pull down a branch and make a semi-cascade if you want a tree that looks like some body pulled down a branch and made a semi-cascade out of the tree. Sometimes wanting it now can give you a future in a tree headed for the club auction or the ignore pile as the grower's skills and eye for art advance beyond a hasty decision. The fact remains that there is the potential for a really great bonsai if patience is exercised and pruning is done carefully. To settle for something less is almost a crime.

There you go. I have much to learn before I do anything to this tree. Well stated, Vance. Thanks.
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Point two; you could pull down a branch and make a semi-cascade if you want a tree that looks like some body pulled down a branch and made a semi-cascade out of the tree. Sometimes wanting it now can give you a future in a tree headed for the club auction or the ignore pile as the grower's skills and eye for art advance beyond a hasty decision. The fact remains that there is the potential for a really great bonsai if patience is exercised and pruning is done carefully. To settle for something less is almost a crime.
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Old 11-May-2008   #34
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Remember this for the rest of your days. You absolutely will improve in your bonsai skills if you live by this philosophy.


Thank you Chris. We have not always seen eye to eye and I consider this a hard won compliment and an honest assessment.
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