Thanks for your offer of help. I have a thirteen year old star
magnolia. I'm in the Seattle area.

The tree grows branches freely. I spend the sumer pinching them off.
The branches, however, do not grow in the harder wood areas, which is
unfortunately where I want a couple to be.

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Group: rec.arts.bonsai Date: Wed, Jun 15, 2005, 7:58am From:
(Kitsune=A0Miko)
--- April Ann wrote:
Is there a way to grow a branch where you need one?

Sometimes.
It depends on the type of plant and positioning desired. Many decidious
trees will sprout new branches from internodes on the trunk. Some will
do it whether you want them or not, like the smaller leafed elms.
The other way is to graft a branch where you want it. There are several
ways to do this. Practice is necessary to be good enough in technique to
make it happen.
So tell us about the tree you have in mind and where you live and we can
give you more specific advice.
Kits