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  1. B

    Best method for developing Nebari on nursery stock in the field

    I have over 100 plants in 3-5 gallon nursery containers that I want to put in the field to develop nebari and trunk. What method will give me the best results? Tourniquet ground layer? Should I bury in a grow bag in the ground or just the ground? Can nebari develop if still in the nursery...
    • BirdsBBQBonsai
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    • field growing ground growing ground layer ground layering nebari pre bonsai root cutting root flare
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  2. Astrobonsai

    New CH Elm Exposed Roots

    I have been growing bonsai for about five years now and feel comfortable with many different designs in a variety of trees. That being said, I recently got this Chinese Elm and I am not sure if the root situation will allow me to grow proper nebari in the future. This is my 5th CH Elm and until...
    • Astrobonsai
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    • chinese elm heat nebari new tree phoenix arizona root root flare roots taper wind
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General Discussion
  3. vicn

    Creating a Flare on an Air Layer

    I know I've seen pics and discussions regarding air layers where a wire is put on to start a flare. My question is whether the wire is really put on tight, or not so much? Okay....I lied...I have more than one question. Is this done a year ahead, a month? Does the wire need to be removed before...
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