International Bonsai Master Tony Tickle has 2 new videos out titled “Improving the success of collected Yamadori Part 1 & Part 2“. These are great videos with super tips on getting collected trees(yamadori) to survive and grow for you. I do not think you should these technique on Confiers just Deciduous trees. I have added the videos to the Collecting Trees for Bonsai – Yamadori page under Bonsai Basics.