Plum Dig - Raft

[Watto]

There has been some comment that I am trying to promote plum as bonsai over everything else, and that could be true!
The other day I had the opportunity to dig a "raft" style plum, and so here is my new baby. It was a good relatively easy dig (from a garden) but I am not sure what particular type of plum it is yet.
I used the dig theory of put your new tree in the smallest possible pot, and cut of everything that is not trunk related. When new shoots sprout, keep then all for the first two years or so and use them by wiring everything into an empty space. As the tree matures you can then take some of the unnecessary ones out, but definitely keep them all in the early stages.
I'll let you know how the theory works out.

[bodhidharma]

Now that i think could push the Plum "Promotion theory" over the edge Watto. That is a great find and i am experiencing a little "Plum envy"

[Sammy D]

This will make a great raft. Nice find

[Watto]

Thank you, its been a great year for digging in this area so have been trying to make the most of it.

[KIRKY]

Hi Watto,
Been going through all your posts on Plums. How’s this one going? Any updates.
Show us your Plums please
Cheers
Kirky

[Rory]

Hi Watto,
Been going through all your posts on Plums. How’s this one going? Any updates.
Show us your Plums please
Cheers
Kirky

Hi Kirks,

I think he plum forgot about this one.

[KIRKY]

[Watto]

Anything for you Kirky.
The branch development in the last two years has been good so the original theory was sound (to this point). Next step is to wire into position all the branches and see how that goes. When the branches get too crowded, thin out to leave enough room for the fruit to hang.
The flowers are OK this year so I hope there will be at least a couple of plums so I can positively ID this plant.
Hmmm, I need a pot!!!!

[KIRKY]

Thanks Watto, that’s coming along very nicely. Amazing amount of branches in just two years. Please post again once wired.
Love Plums show some more
Cheers
Kirky