JeffS73
Shohin
I'm posting up some of the trees I collected late summer 2019. They're from a plantation that was (I think) originally planted with Scots Pine, Lodgepole and Corsican (Pinus Nigra) Pine.
I overwintered the trees first under a canopy, and latterly in a greenhouse. My main aim was to keep them from getting too cold and wet before they had a chance to grow new roots. I think this strategy worked well, there's only one tree that is not looking too happy.
I thought I'd share to see what folks that about my plans for the trees, and any advice on stimulating back budding before I lose the older, lower needles. Some trees are already back budding, others I'd like to encourage. I'll upload in groups of three or four.
Tree 1:
Scots Pine I think, though slightly long needles. I see this tree being down at the second and third branches. Whats my best bet to encourage it to back bud on those lower branches?
Tree 2:
Corsican Pine. Candling well I think, the Corsicans seem to be vigorous even though recently collected. There are small needle/bud clusters on the lowest branch stub and on the wired branch. I think the Corsicans need to be bigger bonsai because of the needle length, so maybe keep the third and fourth branches, and consider the top the sacrifice?
Tree 3:
Corsican Pine. Lots of options, consequently I've got no idea what I'm doing with it! You might be able to see the buds emerging on the branch in the second pic. I cut off the end of this branch when I collected it, so it makes me think the Corsicans respond well to quite severe pruning? Again it needs to be a fairly big bonsai, I'm thinking 36 inches or so.
More to follow! All helpful advice appreciated
I overwintered the trees first under a canopy, and latterly in a greenhouse. My main aim was to keep them from getting too cold and wet before they had a chance to grow new roots. I think this strategy worked well, there's only one tree that is not looking too happy.
I thought I'd share to see what folks that about my plans for the trees, and any advice on stimulating back budding before I lose the older, lower needles. Some trees are already back budding, others I'd like to encourage. I'll upload in groups of three or four.
Tree 1:
Scots Pine I think, though slightly long needles. I see this tree being down at the second and third branches. Whats my best bet to encourage it to back bud on those lower branches?
Tree 2:
Corsican Pine. Candling well I think, the Corsicans seem to be vigorous even though recently collected. There are small needle/bud clusters on the lowest branch stub and on the wired branch. I think the Corsicans need to be bigger bonsai because of the needle length, so maybe keep the third and fourth branches, and consider the top the sacrifice?
Tree 3:
Corsican Pine. Lots of options, consequently I've got no idea what I'm doing with it! You might be able to see the buds emerging on the branch in the second pic. I cut off the end of this branch when I collected it, so it makes me think the Corsicans respond well to quite severe pruning? Again it needs to be a fairly big bonsai, I'm thinking 36 inches or so.
More to follow! All helpful advice appreciated