Ways to remedy reverse taper

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Re: Ways to remedy reverse taper

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At least you got some fruit out of it, my original one went 20 feet up a neighbours tree, lovely flowers and never a fruit of any kind. And still the suckers coming up metres away from the original plant, grrr.
Ive planted grafted passionfruit at least 6 times in two gardens, but the same thing always happens no matter how carefully I look after them. From now it is seed or cuttings, no more bloody grafts.
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Re: Ways to remedy reverse taper

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You might find it interesting to see what I did - go to page 6 in the Bonsai Progression forum

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Re: Ways to remedy reverse taper

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gday brian :D

i thought i would link your remedy to this so people can access it easier ;)

viewtopic.php?f=104&t=3542

jamie :D
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Re: Ways to remedy reverse taper

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Jamie

I am technically disadvantaged

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Re: Ways to remedy reverse taper

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bingh wrote:Jamie

I am technically disadvantaged

Brian

all good mate :D was just helping out ;)
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