Recent content by sdavis

I think one under-appreciated species is Acer grandidentatum (Big Tooth Maple). Grows wild in NV to Texas. Small leaves. Great fall color. Hardy. Trunks-up well. No diseases. Hard to find seeds or potted specimens.

Bnutters should know that there is a website that has a lot of information about bonsai growing on Shikoku Island where most of the bonsai trees come from. The site is mainly in English and is pretty deep with lots of links. Front page below. go to bonsai@shikoku-np.co.jp

Where are the old trees in Oregon? I am in Bend.

A black nest box may get too warm!

Simon Kenton was as important as Daniel Boone on the frontier. He saved Boone's life once. All of Alan Eckert's books are superb. Be sure you also read his story of the demise of the passenger pigeon.....from 2 billion to extinction.

I'll third it!

You will never see those long candles on an Ogi. It is a slow grower with candles under one inch long.

I have done this trip with Bill and highly recommend it.

Jack pine is not related to P. contorta. It is a different species.....Pinus banksiana

Japanese prints for enjoyment....

where are you?

Nice graft!

I have had a number of crabs over 30 years. My favorite time to prune is July/Aug to cut back the vigorous summer growth and in April 2 weeks before leafing out.

Nice job!