The Tree Thread

Djtommy · Dec 18, 2020

A little less impressive then the one above but here is my maple clump. Getting better a little at a time. How long still to get the mature white bark with stripes?
The flaring base is also improving but covered in moss for now

River's Edge · Dec 18, 2020

Djtommy said:
A little less impressive then the one above but here is my maple clump. Getting better a little at a time. How long still to get the mature white bark with stripes?
The flaring base is also improving but covered in moss for now
View attachment 345008

Nice balance, moving along, "Kaizan" small continuous improvements!
Shore Pine beginning formation as Bonsai. Collected in 2015, adjusted to training pot and recovered, ready for initial design.

Vance Wood · Dec 20, 2020

Djtommy said:
A little less impressive then the one above but here is my maple clump. Getting better a little at a time. How long still to get the mature white bark with stripes?
The flaring base is also improving but covered in moss for now
View attachment 345008

I think that this is a stellar grouping but I also think you would be best served if you removed the moss from off of the nebari. It changes the nature and character of the bark and will cause it to rot if allowed to colonize too prolifically.

River's Edge · Dec 20, 2020

Djtommy said:
A little less impressive then the one above but here is my maple clump. Getting better a little at a time. How long still to get the mature white bark with stripes?
The flaring base is also improving but covered in moss for now
View attachment 345008

I appreciate the natural mounding effect of the clump moss. With such a shallow pot the correct use of the right type of moss is very effective and has many benefits as noted in Michael Hagedorn's new book " Bonsai Heresy" . For pines I prefer to see Lichen, as it indicates drier conditions more in keeping with healthy pines. And it also portrays additional age when present on the bark!
Here is a potential literati Shore Pine with aged bark and a weathered form. Perhaps I can seed some lichen over time. Support simply aiding new root formation in a more upright position than collected.

Colorado · Dec 20, 2020

A couple of humble little tropicals. Appreciating a cold, but beautiful winter sunset, from their warm shelter. Patiently longing for summer.

Housguy · Dec 20, 2020

Little Nana Juniper

jaco94 · Dec 21, 2020

Colorado said:
A couple of humble little tropicals. Appreciating a cold, but beautiful winter sunset, from their warm shelter. Patiently longing for summer.
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This photo and your text gives off something very poetic

Ginkgo

Djtommy · Dec 21, 2020

Vance Wood said:
I think that this is a stellar grouping but I also think you would be best served if you removed the moss from off of the nebari. It changes the nature and character of the bark and will cause it to rot if allowed to colonize too prolifically.

Yes, you are right about the moss. I have taken most of it off by now but it’s indeed not good to leave on for too long.
this one has been covered for long time with moss and soil and although it’s getting better you can still see the difference In colour, the moss always grow back easily too on this.

River's Edge said:
I appreciate the natural mounding effect of the clump moss. With such a shallow pot the correct use of the right type of moss is very effective and has many benefits as noted in Michael Hagedorn's new book " Bonsai Heresy" . For pines I prefer to see Lichen, as it indicates drier conditions more in keeping with healthy pines. And it also portrays additional age when present on the bark!
Here is a potential literati Shore Pine with aged bark and a weathered form. Perhaps I can seed some lichen over time. Support simply aiding new root formation in a more upright position than collected.View attachment 345344

After repot I always put a mixture of spagnum and live moss. Apart from less desired moss on the trunk growth, it’s has a lot of benefits i find.

Forsoothe! · Dec 21, 2020

Toothbrushes work really well, they don't tear up the bark.

Brian Van Fleet · Dec 22, 2020

Forsoothe! said:
Toothbrushes work really well, they don't tear up the bark.

Vance Wood said:
I think that this is a stellar grouping but I also think you would be best served if you removed the moss from off of the nebari. It changes the nature and character of the bark and will cause it to rot if allowed to colonize too prolifically.

What is it with Michiganders and their inability to follow the rules of this thread? Trees, boys.
Shimpaku I’ve managed to clean up and unwire, but have been procrastinating pruning and wiring.

BobbyLane · Dec 22, 2020

I was sent a photo of a Trident i sold a few months ago

Vance Wood · Dec 22, 2020

Just for the sake of posting something uncalled for.

Forsoothe! · Dec 22, 2020

What? A garage door?

Forsoothe! · Dec 22, 2020

I don't have some crummy dog to protect my bonsai...

Djtommy · Dec 22, 2020

Forsoothe! said:
I don't have some crummy dog to protect my bonsai...
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Looks more like you don’t have any bonsai.

white pine, needs to be compacted and some more angle change but it needs a decent growing season first, this year wasn’t great

Brian Van Fleet · Dec 23, 2020

Djtommy said:
Looks more like you don’t have any bonsai.

white pine, needs to be compacted and some more angle change but it needs a decent growing season first, this year wasn’t great

Nice shot!
JBP, Gyouzan pot. Unwired, needle-pulled, and ready for pruning and wiring.

BobbyLane · Dec 23, 2020

Rain soaked Hornbeam

BobbyLane · Dec 23, 2020

sadly ive had to move this one on,

ive sold so many trees this year. Been pushing funds into other ventures...

BobbyLane · Dec 23, 2020

The Ram, aka The Gatekeeper and Big Belly hold the fort

Wilson · Dec 23, 2020

Little chinese elm that must be a sub tropical, cause it never goes fully dormant.

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