AJL
Chumono
Im considering buying one of these - which would you choose and why?
Acer palmatum Seigen? Which one?
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Im considering buying one of these - which would you choose and why?
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Cant really see the nebari on these, and that is a good portion of what you're purchasing. Branches can be remade, but a good base and nebari are key to a good tree. Also like above answer, it does depend on what type of tree you want. Classic or natural? The one on the left could be a good natural tree, with a uro carving. I don't care for #2 (from left) the other 2 could be decent trees #3 has at least a bit more taper than #4. If you really want to do it right, you'd probably be chopping either of those down a lower branch. #3 has a couple decent lower branches to work with already.
I believe I'd choose #1 or #3 depending on what styling I'd do to it.
I believe I'd choose #1 or #3 depending on what styling I'd do to it.
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
Colorado
Masterpiece
I think it depends on whether you intend to rebuild from the base, or whether you’re looking for a more “finished” tree.
#4 appears to have the best base for the former option. #2 appears to be the only one that doesn’t need to be chopped to remove unfixable structural flaws for the latter option.
#4 appears to have the best base for the former option. #2 appears to be the only one that doesn’t need to be chopped to remove unfixable structural flaws for the latter option.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
second from left has the best movement. That would be my tree. The left is much thicker but ugly to me..
Check the internode distances on the trees which will dictate where to expect sidebranches. And have a look at the nebari, although that will improve with proper rootwork.
Check the internode distances on the trees which will dictate where to expect sidebranches. And have a look at the nebari, although that will improve with proper rootwork.
AJL
Chumono
Im grateful everyone for all your advice and observations. I was tempted by numbers one and two, but after mulling it over Ive decided against buying one of these due to the price and the poor nebari. Thanks everyone!
leatherback
The Treedeemer
If I may ask, what is the price on these?
baron
Shohin
Where did you find these?
AJL
Chumono
@155 quid plus delivery
AJL
Chumono
Netherlands-(Lodders) are you tempted?!
baron
Shohin
leatherback
The Treedeemer
I have been struggling to find the difference with deshojo.
I have one which was labelled seigen, but looking at it, I think it is a deshojo.
baron
Shohin
It is hard to tell. Seigen colors are softer I think.
Bonsai maples by andrea meriggioli
Ohmy222
Shohin
Deshojo is very red in the spring. Seigen is more of a pink-red. Seigen looks like many other maples in the spring really. Deshojo is one of the few that are true red but have palmatum leaves. Most red maples, or those with red spring color, have larger leaves like amoneum or matsumurae style. Hard to explain but those with palmatum style leaves tend to be the best for bonsai as they are more compact and easier to ramify.
