Recent content by Saru Bonsai

I'm actually planning to start something similar this spring. I too will take a good amount of cuttings for every different tree i own. I plan on doing a fair amount of shimpakus, and wiring them up with many bends, to create a yamadori look. I would also like to try to do the same with young...

Very very nice tree. It's always a pleasure to see the trees that you post. They are a huge inspiration to me. I actually have two japanese larch in my collection right now that are going to begin their journey in the spring, and this larch has really inspired me. Hope to see much more of your...

Really neat looking tree you have there. Do you know what species of tamarix this is? I'm wondering because i think i'd like to try styling a tamarix. They are quite unique looking. Also, how well do the branches keep their shape after the wire is removed? And do you have to wire the foliage...

Beautiful planting. It looks so much like some of the natural landscapes seen around here, (Western Canada). The trees, ground cover, and rocks all fit look so much like the natural landscapes.

Thanks so much for the guidance. I was starting to loose enthusiasm every time i thought about styling this tree because i just didn't know what to do with it. I wasn't sure if it would ever amount to anything. But now that you guys have helped me out, i'm really excited to style and work with...

Thanks Jamie for the ideas and the virt. :) Took a bunch of pictures today. I took a pic every 1/8th turn. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)

Thank you for your comments everyone :). mcpesq817 - yea i have only seen back budding close to the foliage. Never further back on the branches, or on the main stock. Maybe with time there may be a chance of a bud popping up in the right spot. irene_b - ill try to get some shots ASAP...

I am a new member to this forum, and first things first i must say there are some beautiful trees here. And very knowledgeable people. I have a Chamaecyparis pisifera ( Boulevard Cypress ), that i have been growing now for about 4 years from 2 gal. nursery stock. I am so stuck on how to style...