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27-Feb-2008
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I have a red maple myself. What I've found is that the leaves don't reduce very easily. Also, the internodes between leaves is longer than some other varieties of maple. However, I've decided that with mine I'm going to have it grow in the ground a bit and become a larger bonsai. This will allow those large leaves to look more in scale and believable.
For your tree, I'd probably chop off the trunk down to the lowest little branch. I think these trees are pretty resilient, and it can survive it. Keep that new leader trimmed pretty hard to try to encourage greater branching. Also, I think I see your tree in a bonsai pot. I think common practice is to have a tre more developed before thinking about a real pot to put it in. Try a plastic tub or even a flower bed. Last edited by raskolnikov : 27-Feb-2008 at 11:08 PM. |
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28-Feb-2008
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have u defoliated your tree before? |
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28-Feb-2008
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
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I have done it once or twice, but haven't really enjoyed putting that much stress on it. It doesn't seem worth it to have just one or two months of small leaves. Maybe I'm just a little lazy. I figured it would be easier to increase the general tree size and have less work each growing season.
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29-Feb-2008
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Go for a broom style and chop just below the second branch.
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29-Feb-2008
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Marc, I'm not sure why one would cut below that branch. Not saying it's a bad idea. I just am not sure of the reason. Can you explain it? Thanks.
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1-Mar-2008
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1-Mar-2008
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Ok Im confused! above or below the second branch anybody have a good suggestion? Im going to cut tomorrow. Also should I cut the main branch down to the red line on the picture shown? And do I have to make a V or can I cut stright across? |
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