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jamie111 wrote:just in chat talking with jarrod and elias. we have been talking about broken cambium. this could be an issue to one would think. hopefully being juniper it might be able to divert the flow as the lower part is still vibrant. this would be the optuimum out come but we will have to wait and see for now.

thats probably the one!

UPDATE-

bad news unfortunately. the two seedlings i tried to get to fuse to the larger juniper have perished, i was tempted to leave them there but thought it wouldnt be a good idea. it would cause thin shari and deadwood. not what i am after.
i think in the long run it was caused by over working them.

good news, the larger of the three is still alive and healthy, well sort of healthy, showing some signs of stress, now it will be just left for a couple of years to regain vigour and health.
good news with that though i think it will make one killer literati as all of the foliage left is on top, there is one lower long branch, that will be left for now, will help get a bigger trunk and the growth overall.

this little failure hasnt stopped me from trying this, i will try again. next time, it will probly be with specimens of the same age, maybe 3-5 seedlings, will have to wait and see what is available.

its a shame, i thought it was gonna work. well untill the next episode. thanks


jamie

no sad sorry arse pal; thats the way to be, good on you! some time, a few bucks, maybe a little heart ache. this lesson will serve you well for the next time. speaking of get on with it, go get another lot and potm up next to each other, ready to plaitt and wire next year.

anttal63 wrote:no sad sorry arse pal; thats the way to be, good on you! some time, a few bucks, maybe a little heart ache. this lesson will serve you well for the next time. speaking of get on with it, go get another lot and potm up next to each other, ready to plaitt and wire next year.

thats the plan mate!!! i will be getting some this week some time, i am actually hoping to get a shipment of shimpaku in aswell but will be hitting the squamata up too
lesson learnt too. plus if ya dont try you aint gonna get it hey!
and like i said, what is left will make a very fine bunjingi when it gets nice and healthy again

jamie