Acer palmatum sharp's pygmy [#07]

Eric Group said:
Beautiful... Great tree man!
How about that one behind it on the left?
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Yeah, I was going to bring that up too, but felt lucky just to have this post! M5 is the bomb!
And BTW, thought it was winterberry, but have never seen one that was not a bonsai, so not used to the natural shape. Always wanted one...
 
Eric Group said:
Beautiful... Great tree man!
How about that one behind it on the left?
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Thanks Eric! The one on the back is this one. Pic from last winter. I will try and post an update on this maple soon.




JudyB said:
Yeah, I was going to bring that up too, but felt lucky just to have this post! M5 is the bomb!
And BTW, thought it was winterberry, but have never seen one that was not a bonsai, so not used to the natural shape. Always wanted one...
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Judy what's great on these trees as you probably already know is that the little berries stay on for a while. The are incredibly bright and looks like a Christmas decorations in my garden. I saw some beautiful shohin ones at the Taikan-ten sales area. I wanted one SO bad!
 
MACH5 said:
Thanks Eric! The one on the back is this one. Pic from last winter. I will try and post an update on this maple soon.







Judy what's great on these trees as you probably already know is that the little berries stay on for a while. The are incredibly bright and looks like a Christmas decorations in my garden. I saw some beautiful shohin ones at the Taikan-ten sales area. I wanted one SO bad!
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Another great tree! You have a thread on this one already, right? I thought it looked familiar. More of a traditional informal upright style, the Pigmy is a little more "natural" looking. Both are exceptional Maples!
 
Eric Group said:
Another great tree! You have a thread on this one already, right? I thought it looked familiar. More of a traditional informal upright style, the Pigmy is a little more "natural" looking. Both are exceptional Maples!
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That's correct Eric. That maple is more of a traditional or perhaps classic moyogi style tree and less realistic than the Sharp's. Yes there is a thread on it already.

j evans said:
Unbelievable trees, great work!
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Thank you J! :)
 
You know Mach I'm planning on increasing my j maple collection cuz of you.................thanks lol
 
Was this tree among the others in Farrand's latest issue of Bonsai Focus? Tops of 2015?
Excellent!! Really is a wonderful tree. Congratulations!!:cool:
Although these Pygmys' grow kind of like bonsai on there own....heheheee...I'm teasing.....
You have managed to channel it's attributes into a "natural" look, very organic as opposed to the "forced" look JM's sometimes display. (Like mine:()
Love JM'S.......;)
 
LanceMac10 said:
Was this tree among the others in Farrand's latest issue of Bonsai Focus? Tops of 2015?
Excellent!! Really is a wonderful tree. Congratulations!!:cool:
Although these Pygmys' grow kind of like bonsai on there own....heheheee...I'm teasing.....
You have managed to channel it's attributes into a "natural" look, very organic as opposed to the "forced" look JM's sometimes display. (Like mine:()
Love JM'S.......;)
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Thanks Lance! Yes it was featured in Bonsai Focus. It was a very pleasant surprise as I did not know anything about it until I got my issue and saw it. I wished it could have been shown without leaves but believe me I am NOT complaining! :rolleyes:

These Pygmies are wonderful as bonsai but the approach to them is more akin to working with shishigashira than a regular Japanese maple.
 
Sharp's pygmy repotted into a new Reiho pot and ready for MABS (Mid Atlantic Bonsai Societies) exhibition April 15-17. I bought the pot at the Taikan-ten last year. I caught up with Bill there and asked him his opinion between two choices I had. He suggested this one and I think it looks great! It is 2" wider than the Yamafusa and gives the image a more expansive look. Also first time I amended my soil with about 5% horticultural crushed charcoal. I learned this from Bill and it helps absorb any toxicity that may enter the soil via water or environment.






The new Reiho pot was buried all winter long in a compost pile. The result is a slight, dark crackle in the glaze that is subtle but gives the pot a bit of patina. It is 18" wide and 2.25" deep.






The buds are beginning to extend. This maple is always the last one to leaf out in my garden. As is always the case, it is nice to see that is budding well and evenly all over.

 
Looking good! Can't wait to see it on display up at MABS. How's it going with regard to the display stand pairing?

See ya at MABS.
 
Thanks Will. I am now waiting for Mike Humphrey to let me know if he has one that's a bit larger. If not I think mine will do. I tried the stand with the tree and all and it fits fine. For my taste just wished it had a little more room. :rolleyes:
 
Looks great, very excited to see it in person!
 
Beautiful image! Great pot for a great tree.

Looks like this one leafs out mostly green?
 
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