2 European Hornbeams - almost flawless yamadori material
Waltron
Chumono
Giga
Masterpiece
Thats very epic find!
R3x
Shohin
Thanx - I like them too. A lot. After long searching I found some with whom I do not have to make compromises. Will search the area some more to see if some hidden gems are maybe left there.
Tieball
Masterpiece
I believe that's exactly how to approach the collecting. Don't collect everything just because you can...but be selective. Yields better results, challenges and creative fun. I enjoy reading and seeing your experience with what you collect in your area.
R3x
Shohin
Here's quick update on those 2 large trees from this afternoon. It was raining through the night so the leaves are nice fresh. The trees are growing nicely so it seems I will have to do some pruning later this year and maybe some preliminary wiring.
Giga
Masterpiece
Right, let them run free this year, protect well in winter, avoid root works for at least 2 years.
Look how low you chopped them on collecting, no problem to do the same with branches...good for branch taper. Next spring if they're trouble free it's a good time for branch selection.
Look how low you chopped them on collecting, no problem to do the same with branches...good for branch taper. Next spring if they're trouble free it's a good time for branch selection.
Let it grow for now. You need a lot of foliage growth to generate root growth. Wait for few more weeks, and then wire loosely those branches you want to keep into more desirable positions. Use thicker (1,5 - 2 mm) aluminium wire to prevent biting in too quickly. Don't cut back until autumn, or next spring.
fingers crossed.
my nellie
Masterpiece
Happily awakened!
I wish you successful continuation!
I wish you successful continuation!
R3x
Shohin
This is along the lines I wanted to proceed. Thanx for advice.
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
Great trees! Let them grow unrestricted this year! Gotta get roots!
Very nice trees!
Very nice trees!
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
R3x
Shohin
I have added 2 new threads regarding preliminary styling of these 2 trees:
https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/large-european-hornbeam-yamadori-no-1-advice-is-welcome.30907/
https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/large-european-hornbeam-yamadori-no-2-advice-is-welcome.30908/
https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/large-european-hornbeam-yamadori-no-1-advice-is-welcome.30907/
https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/large-european-hornbeam-yamadori-no-2-advice-is-welcome.30908/
Stan Kengai
Omono
@Bonsai Nut Georgia also has a Cairo, pronounced Kay-row, a Vienna, pronounced vie-Enna, and an Athens, pronounced redneck. You can't say we're not a cultured state.I think Slovakia is just north of AtlantaOr else that's Smyrna. Except Smyrna is in Greece. No wait... I think Smyrna is in Greece AND Georgia! Now I'm confused...
erb.75
Chumono
update?
R3x
Shohin
Will do. I did some cleaning on larger one, shortened thick branches, removed the top straight piece. Started doing the smaller one. Will wire and shorten the shoots so they start branching. Will post photos when done - probably over the weekend.
R3x
Shohin
Here's 2 quick snaps of the trees. I considerably shortened (and even removed some) thick branches, removed top from the larger one. On the larger one I left long branch on untouched (see first picture on the left side) - planning to airlayer it later as it's got some interesting shape, subtle movement and decent taper. Seems to long to be kept. Any opinions on that?
Waltron
Chumono
Sweet man those are exciting. Don’t let the tops get out of hand.
R3x
Shohin
I am actually letting the tops grow freely so they help closing the wounds created by big cuts. Don't need more tops on first one as there are 3 quite thick branches that will form the apex but on the second one I want to grow the top so that I gain some natural looking taper and transition. After that I will considerably shorten it and build fine ramification there. Till that I am planning to let it grow and gain strength.
