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Best of luck! Keep up the fertilizer and watering. Includingmaintaining moisture in the air layer wrap or container.

I would not be too discouraged by what you read regarding the species, I have seen some beautiful high quality Bonsai from Bloodgood. With time and development the leaf size and internode length can be mastered. They do have several advantages in thatchy can handle much sunnier locations and...

Welcome. Spend some time studying the root structure and determining how to correct the roots circling the base to prevent future issues and improve the aesthetics. Depending on your skill level and training you may wish to consult a local experienced person to get help with " sorting and...

The tree appears to have been repotted recently, either a collected tree or originated from landscape. I would connect with those you acquired the tree from to find out when it was last repotted and how much root work was done if possible. For this season I would focus on proper care and...

One more Satsuki, white flower with lavender tint. A bit larger leaf and flower than the other cultivar, also lighter green foliage. Both developed from landscape plants. Similar in age roughly 65 years. Original landscape plants were 4-5 feet in height with similar spread. Current height 16 -18...

They are male pollen cones forming on the tips of some of the needles. Normal plant behaviour:cool:

Time to share, One of my Azalea in bloom. Once every three or four years I like to let it bloom fully. This year was a good one. The bottom left pad is just being developed from a thread graft. Will improve with age. The pot is a nice oval from Vicky Chamberlain, Ashland Oregon.

think it is coming along. Here is a snapshot of current state! Pun intended.

If you choose to work with the existing general shape. Which is what I would do with this cultivar and this particular specimen. Then I would focus on improving the nebari over time as well as managing the growth of the existing primary branches I wish to keep along with developing the overall...

You may consider improvements to what you have rather than extreme measures usually reserved for trees in earlier stages of development.

I would let it grow unimpeded. Next spring I would begin with a repot to begin improving nebari, plant in a large grow box or Anderson flat and focus on developing a thicker trunk. Before chopping I would create a plan. What is your goal for thickness, overall height of the tree, preference for...

The odds are it was recently up potted to the container you purchased it in. I see no need to repot at this point. I would consider starting an air layer when the leaves harden off. You also may wish to allow time for the tree to harden off from nursery care as it may have been protected either...

The corresponding book on JWP in the same series is very good and detailed as well. Wish I was more adept at the use of google translate/ I do find it a bit tedious and repetitive.

Agreed, a great primer for basic comprehension and some very insightful guidelines. Key aspect focus on timing of techniques and why that timing.

I am not aware of a comparable book for pines. the closest possibility in my mind is the archives of posts by Jonas Dupuich on his Bonsai Tonight site. If he ever took the time to collate and publish that material it would make an incredible reference text on Pine Development.

I would say the price tag reflects a top quality detailed reference book used for high level instructional purposes. Short answer; yes absolutely!

Sorry my bad. Much easier to bend and create movement at that size.

good time to repot now, protect from heavy frost if still possible in your neck of the woods.

For comparison here is my Kingsville. Acquired in 2012, PNBCA convention, Vancouver, Washington. The event was titled " Hacking at the Hilton" . Back when the word was used in a different context;)

Keep all the remaining foliage to aid the recovery! The plant will decide if it needs to drop foliage. In the meantime each needle will contribute to its recovery. I would allow at least one full year before any work, likely two to gain vigorous and help the tree to respond to planned work...

It is a young tree that will really benefit from a repot at this stage. I would proceed but I would make it more of a focus to comb out and correct the root ball with a smaller amount of root cutting at the same time maybe up potting the tree to a bit larger container for development. Take the...

Does not look like needle cast to me, looks more like the seedlings are drying out or affected by the strength of fertilizer being used! the mix looks like it drains very well so I would be inclined to increase the watering and be sure to water thoroughly. Water until it is draining freely out...

I know of a collected Mt. hemlock that is thriving in Ashland. Higher elevation as well I believe.

A bit confusing the description and the climatic zone 6B. Must be elevation and day night temperature variation. I know Hemlock does not do well in heat and dry conditions. Typically they gradually weaken over a number of years if the area is unsuitable. Western are likely more tolerant than...

Looked it up myself! Wow Sagebrush and wester juniper as invasive species. Maybe the area is not so suitable for Hemlock!