Recent content by augustine

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    Suitable bonsai soil on a budget

    I second the suggestion of perlite and bark for prebonsai. I also agree that there is no substitute for good soil mix.
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    Juniperus scopulorum "blue arrow", I surrender

    Plant was bred for the upright growth/shape and you'll always be fighting it. I would enjoy it as a plant in the landscape.
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    What's a fair price for a pre-bonsai maple?

    Contact meehans miniatures and tell them what you’re looking for. They are online.
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    Where to buy chojubai?

    2 or 3 years, very easy to grow, but it’s a white variety which is stronger than red variety. Very floriferous in late winter.
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    Linda Clark’s lindapat pinus virginiana

    You're right, pine is slow (and you're not the only one thinking about age). You may be able to find more developed but young J. and Scots pines at Meehan's Miniatures in MD. Describe your vision to Ms. Meehan and ask for recommendations. I have nothing against VA pines except they are so slow...
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    Linda Clark’s lindapat pinus virginiana

    If you're going to grow pines plant J Black pine and Scots pine. Scrub pine is OK but just ok, maybe (unless you can find a good trunk in the wild).
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    Collecting trees in summer??

    some people will say yes but it's best to wait til spring
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    Where do you like to order pots from?

    Anybody mention Bogan's Bonsai? Good people.
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    Do Oriental Sweetgum Air Layer Well?

    FWIW, I collected several native sweetgums over a few years. I cannot get them to survive. The root balls are coarse and woody. Maybe taproot? I have one in the ground, maybe 7 years, which was container grown by our Dept of Natural Resources for reforestation. I've been cutting the roots every...
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    Looking for locals

    On very hot days like today I place some plants on the ground (on grass) in a bit of shade.
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    Looking for elm pre-bonsai (specifically Selju and/or Hokkaido)

    You could also check with Meehan's Miniatures, good people that grow lots of elms for bonsai (and other species)
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    What’s wrong with this blue beech?

    Yes it is American Hornbeam.
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    Where to buy chojubai?

    I bought a decent small white chojubai from International Bonsai's yearly catalog of plants a couple of year's ago. Price reasonable. Make sure to check when the catalog is available.
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    JM leaves look unhealthy. What have I done?

    Hi, I have the same thing frequently on my J. Maples. The leaves just get beat up. I don't know why but they remain vigorous to this day. (They are in morning sun about 4 hours and dappled shade the rest of the day.) The root maker pots, with all the holes, may be drying out too fast?
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    Problems with a branch. Juniperus Virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar)

    R2, just show us how it progresses. Maybe you know more than the collective 1000 +years of experience of members of Bonsainut. Money talks…
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