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29-Sep-2003

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Cotoneaster-suggestions

Just picked up this cotoneaster at my local bonsai nursery. I am looking at this as the proposed front:

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29-Sep-2003

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Here is the back:

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My work to this point:

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29-Sep-2003

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I think it depends on the target size of your tree. Personally, a trunk with low movement like this suggests that it should continue in the same vein, so I would probably make a couple of chops and reform the apex. in the blue direction. You should get plenty of sprouts from each cut.

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BonsaiOR bonsaiTALK Expert Join Date: Jan-2003 Location: Portland, OR Country: USA USDA Zone: Zone 8 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 182	Matt, Thanks for the suggestion. Your thought lends towards a Shohin tree and that is my direction for this tree. I am reluctant to make such vigorous cuts at this time in the year (just about to enter the rainy season). Would it be more appropriate for the Spring? Thanks Craig

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TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,743	Yes, early spring would be a good time. Since cotoneaster is a shrub, any time during the growing season should be okay if you have some growing time left. So, I'd agree that now might not be the best time! Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!

7-Dec-2003

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Try this, be a bit drastic and see the shape unfold.
Kinda like an acacia!

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