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Making a root-over-rock bonsai 163

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Bind the roots tightly to the rock using
presoaked raffia or organic twine. Apply
considerable pressure: as the roots
thicken they may try to grow out and
away from the rock.

Stop and relax
14 Style the top of the tree as
normal. Transplant every other
Roughly style the tree. With the year, raising the rock each time.
orientation of the tree decided, you can Aim to develop a fine root
now identify and remove unnecessary system below the rock, pruning
branches and thin out finer shoots. back strong roots to keep any
Apply wound sealant to the cut areas. from becoming too dominant.