Another JBP

Just Duane

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Hey all, my friend went back to see the old japanese man this past weekend. The old man was not as friendly this time, but did let go of 2 more jbps(i think its hard for him to let go). My friend kept a nice slanting jbp & I was fortunate to acquire this one.


I'm guessing that when you're 85 yrs old slip-potting or repotting is out of the question & you just tie wire around the crack pot & move along:)
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Thats about 2 1/2 inches
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This tree had much happier roots. I just removed half the soil this time.
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This tree has nice taper from the soil until about 3/4 of the way up & then the appex just goes every which way!! It beats the crap out of me to think that someone would develop such nice taper & just kinda give up at the top??
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Anyways, heres the tree in its new pot
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Nothing will be done to this tree until it gets super healthy. The appex will definitely be a priority.
 

jjbacoomba

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Beautiful. Cant wait to see what you do with it.What do you have in mind for the new apex?
 

Just Duane

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Thanks JJ, being that the trunk is straight as an arrow, it kinda forces me into formal upright.
I'm thinking something along this line.
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Just Duane

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I agree with you Rick, the guy has some good stock. I've been studying this tree & it has lots of branches to choose from. Once this tree is super healthy, I will shorten the tree from 24 inches to anywhere between 12-18 inches & choose a new leader. I also will have to start chasing the branches back some to get them more compact.........thats the plan so far:)
 
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