Cjr Crataegus aestivalis 1

[Cajunrider]

Current plan is to feed it hard for the straight shoots to grow big. Then the tree will be potted and styled like a daisugi. The straight shoots are now 3+ ft tall.
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I am ready to style this tree. Current plan is to place it in the Wigert OVB 19 pot.

 

[Cajunrider]

Introducing my Daisugi Mayhaw. The straight trunks will be left alone for a while longer before being chopped to final heights.
PS: I have yet to find another Daisugi style hawthorn bonsai. Have you seen any?
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[Cajunrider]

Introducing my Daisugi Mayhaw. The straight trunks will be left alone for a while longer before being chopped to final heights.
PS: I have yet to find another Daisugi style hawthorn bonsai. Have you seen any?
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I am a bit unsure about how tall to keep the straight trunks. I am thinking 2.5 times the main tree height. Is that enough? In nature it is about 3-4 times but that will keep my bonsai at nearly 4 ft high!!

 

[Cajunrider]

January 2024

 

[Cajunrider]

 

[namnhi]

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Uncle, What style are we calling this?

 

[Cajunrider]

Uncle, What style are we calling this?

I am imitating a daisugi. I haven’t finished wiring it yet but the main tree is down below and the shoots will soar.
I am just having fun and express my feelings with the trees. I truly can't say there is a style I am going after with a lot of my trees. I just train them as I see fit.

 

[Cajunrider]