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Author:  Koren [ 29 May 2018, 13:15 ]
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Just an update to show it in flower (couple of weeks ago):

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Author:  Gary Jones [ 29 May 2018, 13:37 ]
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And very nice flowers they are too.

Author:  Brendan [ 30 May 2018, 12:26 ]
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I like it too.

I'd build a tree based on that interesting long right hand branch. Pretty much remove everything else.

Image2018-05-30_12-24-11 by BrendanR2012, on Flickr

Author:  Koren [ 31 May 2018, 09:28 ]
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Oh that's an interesting idea. You don't think it's too long and thin? I guess I could just take my time and air layer bits off the plant, like that long branch and other interesting bits, and have a dense clump left if the base survives?

Author:  Brendan [ 31 May 2018, 11:45 ]
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The branch has taper and movement. The length is what makes it interesting. You will have a unique and beautiful azalea bonsai.

I would try it. The hard part will be getting a suitable pot in time. Maybe that leads off in the same direction as the branch, maybe a slate?

But for now layer off anything you like apart from that branch and see what it looks like? No risk in that?

Author:  Koren [ 31 May 2018, 13:43 ]
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Thanks. I guess I need to work out what bits I want to prioritise keeping. I'm terrible at making decisions!

Author:  Brendan [ 31 May 2018, 14:34 ]
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Your avatar doesn't say where you are.

A local club would help. People are always willing to take cutters to other's trees!

Author:  Koren [ 31 May 2018, 16:14 ]
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Oh, it used to!! Probably this GPDR nonsense! I'm in Sutton, Surrey. I know the Sutton club is mean to be good, but not sure if clubs are right for me really.

Author:  Brendan [ 31 May 2018, 16:29 ]
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Maybe take it to Windybanks and have a chat with them - can't be more than 10 minutes from you?

Author:  Koren [ 01 Jun 2018, 13:35 ]
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Yeah, about 10-15 minutes. Can you just turn up with a tree though? I'd feel like I should be buying something! I have bought from them before (7 trees, across 4 visits), and I think they recognised me last time, although I don't know how, I'm sure I've been served by different people on each visit!

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