jimib
Shohin
Spruce is good. I finished wiring what little was left. Looking forward to seeing it grow in the spring. As well as doing some purging and planning...
my naked trees.
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Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
You had me at naked! Some beautiful trees you've reduced you collection to. The Hackberry for me is mezmerizing.
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
I had the pleasure of seeing Judy's collection in person and it was impressive! Even more so without leaves!
Juds, I would perhaps play this combo on your four trunk hornbeam if it were mine. It is not so much the four trunks that bother me as much as the fact that they are too evenly spaced.
Juds, I would perhaps play this combo on your four trunk hornbeam if it were mine. It is not so much the four trunks that bother me as much as the fact that they are too evenly spaced.
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cockroach
Chumono
I love those very small hornbeams. The beauty berry is indeed a beaut!
You could always add a seedling/sapling to the planting to see what a fifth would look like. Like it - find a suitable addition or grow what you put in. Don't like it - no harm, no foul and remove it. The tilted image is a much better one I think.
And the twin trunk. Fantastic.
You could always add a seedling/sapling to the planting to see what a fifth would look like. Like it - find a suitable addition or grow what you put in. Don't like it - no harm, no foul and remove it. The tilted image is a much better one I think.
And the twin trunk. Fantastic.
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
I see it now too, hope it's not an evil one
.... Thanks Moke!Thanks Serg, I will look at this again now that it's naked. I had forgotten that you suggested that edit! I did take a look at the back as the front, and it just doesn't do it for me like this side. But turning the angle is for sure something I'll do at repot.
@cockroach thanks for the thought, I will consider, but it would be a long project!
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Wanted to also give you a shout out, everyone who participated in our workshop day with you was super happy with the day. We are all scheming on how to get you back for one next year or at least the year after, as I know you are a busy guy!
If anyone here has an opportunity to attend a workshop or presentation by Sergio (Mach5) you would be crazy to pass it up.
Paulpash
Masterpiece
Wouldn't the resulting cut (red dotted line) slice through at least two major roots (blue)? The chop would also produce some big wounds with unattractive straight edges. How would you go about resolving these issues? Even the 'ironwood' nature of hornbeams would eventually rot out if carved at soil level.
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JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
I agree with you that it's not a viable split. Even if I could find a way to separate them the base on each pair of trees would not be very wide to support the image of either tree.
Paulpash
Masterpiece
I think the 3 trunker is the best way to go IMO if you are wanting to move away from your current styling. Have you considered how you're going to handle the scarring post cut? Heal or make a feature?
Melospiza
Shohin
Can I ask if this is Japanese or American Beautyberry?
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
It is the Japanese type.
I would heal it if possible, I'm doing a 3 trunk JM down to a 1 trunk with doing half cut thru the trunk each season. It pretty much heals the scar in one season so far (I've only done one trunk halfway so far)
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Thank you Judy! I had a fantastic time and happy to hear that the guys got something out of the workshop. A great bunch of guys all with a common passion for bonsai regardless of skill level. I thank you for your hospitality and doing such an amazing job hosting the event. I'd love to be back!
EDIT: I like already what you've done with the beautyberry!
whfarro
Chumono
Very nice indeed!
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
I always love seeing Judy's nakedness.
Because it shows her curves and limbs to the best effect.
Very nice trees indeed Judy.
4 trunks,3 trunks 1 trunk they're all beautiful.
Because it shows her curves and limbs to the best effect.
Very nice trees indeed Judy.
4 trunks,3 trunks 1 trunk they're all beautiful.
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Best post EVER!....
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
Nothing but the best for the queen.Best post EVER!....
And it's easy to say the truth.
