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Yes they air layer easily. I ring a section of bark and wrap it in sphagnum moss. You should have roots by the end of the season.

I had my eye on this pine for some time. Never quite had the funds to get it though. I've purchased two pines from house of bonsai. Both were extremely healthy. One, a root over rock, was planted in pure decomposed granite. Which is perfect for my rainy climate. As far as the color, It's...

I'm not surprised at all after discovering a 50 plus year old Japanese maple living here in central Florida Zone 9b . It's been in the ground and growing in full sun at what used to be the oldest business in Lake Mary FL for 50 years plus. It was a nursery and sadly they recently closed for...

Balancing Energy I noticed this spring that part of the right side of the tree was very strong. The left side not quite as strong and the top had the least amount of strength. I'm trying a new (to this tree) technique. I defoliated the top about 2 weeks ago and mostly defoliated the left side...

I'm not sure I would call this "incredible prestock". Don't get me wrong, it's certainly better than most Shimps you'll find in a 5 gallon can....but I would only pay $300 tops for stock like that. A $975 price tag is asking A LOT for very little. To me it looks like it was a large tree with...

I am selling my giant crape myrtle. Local pick up only. Please reply through the craigslist add. Thanks http://orlando.craigslist.org/grd/3341414888.html

This crape has some real potential. Any plans to let the leader thicken up?

It's been a while since I've posted here and it's been a while since I've had an interest in this art. But it's good to be back. About a year ago I started going through some hard ships that took all of my time and mental energy. I lost my desire to take care of my collection. I didn't want to...

Thanks Al, lots of good info there. Do they flower from the thorns? I think I read somewhere that that is how they flower but I can't recall. Shima, nice tree!

Plus 1. Couldn't have said it better.

Wow, thanks Al. That was a very thought provoking and thorough response. Thanks for posting it.

I remember this tree from the last time you posted it. I really like it!

Found this today over on shohinblog.com. I believe it is Morten Albek's. It's a different shade of red than my pot and a very powerful trunk on that little tree. Wish I knew the actual size. But this is the sort of thing I was thinking of doing. I guess I won't know if I like it till I try it...

Maybe...I have more unique pots that I'm trying to find trees for than I have trees looking for pots :eek: :D

Because I collect pots. I have more "nice" pots than I have "nice" trees.

Thanks treebeard, I hadn't thought of a pomegranate. That would be very nice with this pot.

Hi Al, I know you have extensive experience with pots and display so I'm interested (if you don't mind) hearing your reasoning for why you wouldn't use the pot in your photo? To me it seems to add a nice visual with the otherwise subdued colors in the display.

Great thoughtful response. Thank you! This is what I'm afraid of...boring. How about this though...I have a Katsura maple (like the one below) that might work to show off its new growth. My reasoning? Well here in zone 9 FL we are lucky to get good fall color and it's never consistent. So I...

:confused: ...err....Thanks for taking the time to reply.....but I think you missed the question. Any thoughts on what color of flowers? Would a feminine maple work as well? I'm also hoping some one can post some examples. I've searched all over the internet trying to find examples of well...

I recently purchased this pot (seller's photos below) and have no clue what would be appropriate to put in it. It's small with a diameter of a little of 3", so it'll be reserved for the smallest of shohin or maybe an accent. But because of its color I'm not even sure it would be appropriate for...

It's always a good feeling when this happens. I have a crape myrtle that I thought was a goner due to my rookie mistake (that's for another thread though). But just this week I saw it finally pushing new growth. Glad yours is turning a corner for the better.

Thanks for posting the pics Paul. The pot with the Tomato Red glaze is going to fit perfectly with my Fudu Shimpaku. :D As always it was a pleasure seeing you again. Ryan

Beautiful. I like your work.

Hopefully I'll be there too!

Think this crape myrtle is worth the price? http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-TRUNK-SPECIMEN-CRAPE-MYRTLE-BONSAI-TREE-LRB042-/120732211180?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1c3357ec#ht_826wt_907 If so mine is worth at least double that :D