sacrifice branches (on Plum)

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sacrifice branches (on Plum)

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following on from reading viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11203 I was wondering if I should do similar with the plum that I got from Bodhiharma.... it has a sacrifice right on the soil line, and I could see it being fairly benificial to allow to grow like the above thread...

do you think this is a good idea? opinions please?

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Re: sacrifice branches (on Plum)

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Paddles - I vote yes! Because:
1) - I love plums
2) - It is a good bonsai technique
3) - It should improve the trunk/nabari
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Re: sacrifice branches (on Plum)

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I agree with watto, Most trees will benefit from a sacrifice branch or 2

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