cishepard
Shohin
I picked these two up at my local Country Grocer. A Skyrocket Juniper which had a tag and some kind of Japanese Holly, I believe (no tag).
For the juniper, I am thinking of a raft design, as most of the branches are on one side. The third photo is the juniper unbound. A forest ‘look’ may suit the cultivars’ upright growth tendency.
The Ilex, I will probably just chop low, make use of a nice trunk bend and branching already there.
I am pretty new to bonsai, and am unclear about timing for things like chops, wiring and repotting in my climate (PacNW), so I wouldn’t mind some advice on this!
For the juniper, I am thinking of a raft design, as most of the branches are on one side. The third photo is the juniper unbound. A forest ‘look’ may suit the cultivars’ upright growth tendency.
The Ilex, I will probably just chop low, make use of a nice trunk bend and branching already there.
I am pretty new to bonsai, and am unclear about timing for things like chops, wiring and repotting in my climate (PacNW), so I wouldn’t mind some advice on this!