Deadwood for tanuki

[GSCarlson]

So I collected this piece of deadwood today and I want to use it in a spruce tanuki. Now I have to figure out how to orientate it and how short to reduce the branches.

 

[Redwood Ryan]

Be careful what you trim off, it won't grow back.

Nice piece.

 

[j evans]

I really like the fourth photo if you can figure out how to grow something around it.

Good hunting

 

[JoeR]

I like the fourth photo.


Curious why you want to use spruce specifically?

 

[GSCarlson]

JoeR, actually, I meant to type juniper. I'm not sure where spruce came from..

 

[JoeR]

JoeR, actually, I meant to type juniper. I'm not sure where spruce came from..

I think juniper is a much better fit

 

[Nwaite]

The forth one in the white pot is really nice to me.

 

[Jarath]

Pure jealousy, love the deadwood

 

[sorce]

JoeR, actually, I meant to type juniper. I'm not sure where spruce came from..

Must be the same printing program used by some nurseries, and bonsai sellers.

Is your name Gil?

Sorce

 

[GSCarlson]

Am I on the right track with this design?

 

[GSCarlson]

I decided try a Russian Olive for my Tanuki. This is my first attempt at rooting a branch, so we'll see if it works. The buds are swelling, so maybe.. The end is in the soil wrapped in wet moss and a plastic bag..