BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Some hornbeams in the park with muscular fluted trunks, killer nebari and small hollows.
The Carpinus orientalis dont grow as big as these ones either, but theyre sort of a cross between tree and shrub, all remain great bonsai subjects.That's awesome. The American ones don't get near that size. At least the ones around me. I would say ~ 12-18 inches (30cm) is about the max girth I have seen.
Hey Bobby, what a beast of a tree! I'm curious what technique this is and it's purpose? Looks like you shaved off the bark in a graded fashion around the chop.Another Carp after some work, this is a keeper
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I have had very good success propagating Hornbeam from root cuttings (specifically Carpinus Caroliniana).Hornbeam dont produce much if anything from root cuttings, so this stem i spotted poking out the ground recently surprised me.
its one of a few fat root cuttings taken from the bases of previous trees in this thread.
all were sold btw
I was suprised when I went out in the allotment last summer and saw a large stump of a root cutting taken from one of the above trees, growing! Its just a thick piece of wood with a couple shoots extending but still. It was just sort of crudely cut off with a saw and shoved into the soil.I have had very good success propagating Hornbeam from root cuttings (specifically Carpinus Caroliniana).
If that one above forces out any more shoots it could be a decent clump in time!I have had very good success propagating Hornbeam from root cuttings (specifically Carpinus Caroliniana).
Not missing waterings, using moisture retentive soil since theyre a thirsty tree and dont like being too dry on hot days. weaker rooted trees might suffer on hot days in bright sun.Nice inspiration for what can be done. Having a couple of hornbeams myself mainly C. betulus I was wondering about the burned leaf margins I see it in your pictures as in my own trees. What are your thought on this an how it can be avoided?
Fantastic development. I look to your carving for inspiration.i bought a Carpinus betulas that looked quite similar for the same price a couple years ago which was also good value
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i sold it, bet its looking pretty cool
That is what I suspected, thanks for the confirmationNot missing waterings, using moisture retentive soil since theyre a thirsty tree and dont like being too dry on hot days. weaker rooted trees might suffer on hot days in bright sun.
Just adding on to some of what BobbyLane mentioned. Keep in mind that Hornbeam are generally understory trees and typically get some shade. I let a lot of mine get full sun but as we get into the heat of summer I start shading them.Nice inspiration for what can be done. Having a couple of hornbeams myself mainly C. betulus I was wondering about the burned leaf margins I see it in your pictures as in my own trees. What are your thought on this an how it can be avoided?
Will do the same, thanksJust adding on to some of what BobbyLane mentioned. Keep in mind that Hornbeam are generally understory trees and typically get some shade. I let a lot of mine get full sun but as we get into the heat of summer I start shading them.