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  1. JTGJr25

    Shohin crabapple with fruit

    Beautiful composition. I really love the simplicity. You have it spot on. The goal of bonsai this small is to evoke a feeling or emotion on the viewer. Basically it is the essence of a tree not a direct replication of one. Any more branches and the image would be cluttered. Well done. Tom
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    larix leptolepis

    The biggest problem of all here is the lack of chilling hours in the winter time. It may survive the hot summer but it will not leaf out again in the spring. Tom
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    Japanese White Pine Restyle

    Very nice tree Brian, I really like what you've done. I was thinking though with the primary branch, have you considered shortening it? As it sits now it is way too long and awkward compared to the rest of the tree. I supposed if you plan on growing out the rest of the branches it could be...
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    Hedge Taxus

    Thanks treebeard, I thought so too. Finding the right line Dwight, like you said, will be more like choosing one of the endless possibilities it has. I'm trying not to get too attached because it's still up in the air wether or not it will live but I can't help but be excited by the quality I...
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    Hedge Taxus

    My grandmother had asked me a while ago to remove a hedge row of yews from her front garden. I had assessed them many times seeing if any of them were worth collecting for development but I really didn't think any of them were worth the time. However, the first one I removed proved me wrong...
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    Cork Japanese Maple burnt

    That is extremely strange and makes not sense at all. It sounds literally as though someone sprayed just that one tree with a weed killer. I know you said thats not likely but maybe something was accidentally spilled in the pot? I'm no bug or disease expert but I've never heard of either that...
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    How to get drastic taper without major trunk chops?

    Thanks a lot for the clarification. Your method seems very logical to me and your results look promising so far. I plan on trying this in the future. Tom
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    How to get drastic taper without major trunk chops?

    BC, it is very kind of you to share your technique and I have a few questions about nailing the roots to the board. First, what wood do you use for your board? Second, do you put the nails through the roots or do you put them next to the roots to serve more as a guide that forces the roots...
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    Hollow Trunk Coastal Redwood

    Brian, what I meant was the piece of material you worked on had entirely no interesting inherent character created by natural forces. You are the only thing that caused the tree to look this way by using your image of other natural trees. So in this way your style can be seen because your...
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    Vertical or Horizontal?

    Ryan, I read about the whole sand thing too but I honestly don't see the advantage, perhaps the roots grow thicker faster or something but I've never seen an experiment that confirms that. I believe the best way to do root over rock is planting in the ground (still wrapping with cling wrap)...
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    Hollow Trunk Coastal Redwood

    Very nicely done. I like seeing people work on material that has no inherent character and then inducing that character from their own vision. There is no influence from nature and you can see the true style of the artist themselves. I definitely like your style. Tom
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    I need your help......

    Good choice. Tom
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    I can't help it.....

    Damn that's a shame. I guess barring a greenhouse where you can completely control the climate you have no other options. O well, I'd kill for any one of your JBPs thats for sure. Tom
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    I can't help it.....

    Harry, have you tried making a shelter using shade cloth in which to put your D trees? I realize that the heat in your area is oppressive and will do a number on deciduous species but I feel there must be a way for you to compensate. And just so you don't think I'm a troll, here's my most...
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    Oklahoma Collecting trip

    I second this. Unless winged elms are some super species I wouldn't even touch this tree for at least a year. Tom
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    Trident Maple Stump

    Very nice good work. From the look of the pics I think I would choose to hollow out the new cut a little more. Right now it looks as if the wood is flush with the rest of the trunk and when the bark heals back over you will again have a slight bulge. Tom
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    New Juniper...

    Ok so thats good the tree is established and in great health. Most of the battle is won at this point so the fun part can begin. I really like your tree and see potential and would like to offer my opinion on it but I reserve my opinion until I can get a 360 degree view from each side of the...
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    New Juniper...

    Its really difficult to give an opinion on whether or not to remove a branch without a picture of the entire tree at multiple angles. The closeup shots are nice but for advice on styling the whole tree needs to be seen. Also, if this tree is new to you, maybe it is best to let this tree settle...
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    Shohin Chinese Elm

    Hey Jason very nice elm I love it. I too was also thinking about removing one of the lower branches but I think removing the one on the right would be my choice. It seems to come from the front of the trunk and is quite straight. It doesn't bother me at all that the other branch comes out of...
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    How can you handle the large bonsai?

    Haha Tom's story is much funnier when told in person.....with all the details lol. Also, I don't think that pack of cigarettes does the size of the tree justice. I swear that thing is much bigger when seen in person. Tom
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    Bunjin or ?

    Spot on. You couldn't have said that better. Tom
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    Shohin Yew

    I like the tree but I think it can be improved immediately by removing the current apex and using the left bar branch below it as the new apex. I think this will give it more flow and evoke an even more graceful feeling. I would choose either the second or the third image as the front. Tom
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    Shohin Yew

    I'm sorry I would normally turn my head on this kind of stuff but I hope you realize how ridiculous your post was. All he did was offer his opinion. Tom
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    Sub-Alpine Fir Ugly duckling

    This tree would be much better without the top section of foliage. I would create a jin out of the top section and develop the foliage below. The only problem i see after that is the root base. Tom
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    Amur maple -- pink?? leaves

    Awesome idea with the mouse traps I cant believe I never thought of that. I may be stealing your idea. Tom
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