Gabler
Masterpiece
For a minute there, I was trying to figure out why this would qualify someone for a Maryland license plate.
EBIHARA BRANCH RELOCATION
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For a minute there, I was trying to figure out why this would qualify someone for a Maryland license plate.
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
After three years since this peg graft process was started, the moment has finally come!
Since the branch by now was fully fused 360, I felt confident it was time to separate it from its grafted young maple sapling that helped sustain it all along.
Separation was carefully done with a fine tooth saw.
Separation complete! The relocated branch will continue to be sustained from the parent tree leaving behind what was its life support for so long.
And now with the remaining stub cleaned up. Testing the structural integrity of the graft, the branch feels very solid and set to continue growing and developing. The graft line will fade and blend in with time.
The maple overall is growing strongly this year. Hoping that next year it will be potted back into a bonsai container as it is time to start slowing it down. The development of the apical region on the main trunk is a point of focus this year.
Since the branch by now was fully fused 360, I felt confident it was time to separate it from its grafted young maple sapling that helped sustain it all along.
Separation was carefully done with a fine tooth saw.
Separation complete! The relocated branch will continue to be sustained from the parent tree leaving behind what was its life support for so long.
And now with the remaining stub cleaned up. Testing the structural integrity of the graft, the branch feels very solid and set to continue growing and developing. The graft line will fade and blend in with time.
The maple overall is growing strongly this year. Hoping that next year it will be potted back into a bonsai container as it is time to start slowing it down. The development of the apical region on the main trunk is a point of focus this year.
Baku1875
Shohin
wow dude, amazing work, u the real deal! 
Tidal Bonsai
Omono
Relic37
Yamadori
Great thread. It's like watching a chess master in action who is already planning a dozen moves ahead. I'm still trying to get the watering right...
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
The peg graft completed this year and the graft is solid. I expect it to grow and develop much like any other branch moving forward.
Sharing a pic the previous owner sent me from 2013.
Here it is now from a couple of nights ago. Next year will keep focusing on laying out the apical region on the tallest trunk. Closing of the large scar at the bottom left continues to progress forward. No work has been done yet in terms of wire, clean up, etc but looking really nice coming out of the growing season all on its own.
Sharing a pic the previous owner sent me from 2013.
Here it is now from a couple of nights ago. Next year will keep focusing on laying out the apical region on the tallest trunk. Closing of the large scar at the bottom left continues to progress forward. No work has been done yet in terms of wire, clean up, etc but looking really nice coming out of the growing season all on its own.
SaltySea
Seedling
That's looking absolutely fantastic. This thread has inspired me to try a few branch relocations next year. When do you envision moving the tree into a bonsai pot?
misfit11
Omono
Really cool, Sergio. Thanks so much for documenting the progression on this technique. That nebari is off the hook, btw
Tidal Bonsai
Omono
When I head over to help repot this beast in 2024
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Thanks! Expecting to put it into a bonsai pot next spring.
It is an ingenious technique worth trying when the right situation calls for it. It will take precision and patience but very attainable if you put the right effort into it.
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
giventofly
Shohin
first time checking this thread, it was awesome seeing all the documentation, great work and great tree
CptnGlyn
Yamadori
Stunning work as always.
Im still surprised how many techniques there are out there that you would never think of but seem so theoretically obvious when confronted by them.
Im still surprised how many techniques there are out there that you would never think of but seem so theoretically obvious when confronted by them.
River's Edge
Imperial Masterpiece
Thanks for the thread, lots of effort to put it together on your part. As we discussed via Zoom, I think I have found a situation that calls for this approach. The tree does require more prep and recovery before beginning though.
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Yes, I think you have a great candidate for such a graft. I trust you'll make it work. But very importantly as you said, you must ensure the tree is healthy and strong. Looking forward to see your progress. Probably think about creating a thread for it?
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Cleaned up, pruned back and wired some branches to get it ready for another growing season. I decided to wait until next year to transfer it to a pot. This year I will be focusing on the development of the main apex. Most likely I will need another thread graft or two in that area. Coming along!
Sketch roughly visualizing final image.
Sketch roughly visualizing final image.
River's Edge
Imperial Masterpiece
Looking Great. Must be a very satisfying feeling to take the time to check back and forth with the photographic history. Especially when you can sit and reflect on the time and effort involved. Brings more meaning to the day to day details involved in Bonsai.
Well done!
Well done!
