Ginkgo!
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JoeR
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Thanks Brian! I don't know how I missed those posts either, I could have sworn I looked through every ginkgo thread here. I didn't however think about your blog though, I always forget about yours since it never comes up when you google bonsai blog.
I find it interesting you and @aml1014 have had great success with them healing wounds, while most people say they don't heal at all. Do you apply cut paste to them? And if the scar has already begun to heal, do you re-wound the edges? I'd really like to close a few scars on this one..
I find it interesting you and @aml1014 have had great success with them healing wounds, while most people say they don't heal at all. Do you apply cut paste to them? And if the scar has already begun to heal, do you re-wound the edges? I'd really like to close a few scars on this one..
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
#8 on Bing, #7 on Google when you search for "Bonsai Blog"
Yes, I use cut paste. And experimented on several cuts with one ginkgo: those I covered did heal faster.
Zach Smith
Omono
Congrats on making the Top 75 Bonsai Blogs, Brian!
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
You too, #5!
Zach Smith
Omono
Thanks, Brian. I was surprised.
JoeR
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Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
JoeR
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Well almost everything in my garden stopped growing a month or two ago. Idk why, I guess it's just the heat. This one included- but all the new growth has hardened off. Looks like it's getting ready for a second flush (?) as you can see green buds swelling. Thinking I let this one run too much- I'm worried the branches are going to be too thick and ugly. I suppose we shall see come fall!
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Cadillactaste
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Mine are hardening off too. I thought it looked to have grown as I was away on vacation. Figured once it hardens I will cut it back. I've wired loosely so branches follow the flame style. But nothing drastic.
I am not worried about thickness...they do their thing. I am more focused on flame shape. Will be cutting back hard though. Just not sure when...
I am not worried about thickness...they do their thing. I am more focused on flame shape. Will be cutting back hard though. Just not sure when...
JoeR
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Brian had said to wait till fall after the leaves drop or before bud break in spring to cut back hard- at least that was how I understood it? Oh and how did the wire turn out on yours?
Honestly I'm not so worried about making mine flame shaped. I'm more concerned about making it take a pleasing, natural form- maybe even a broad canopy who knows. I have an image in mind, but whether I can pull it off or not is another thing!
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Ahhh that makes sense! Thanks for passing it along. May wait for spring...
Well...if you're have a vision...good luck with it! I am a bit OCD and with mine already sort of there with the flame. Will keep it as such. Just lightly wired to direct branches going in the wrong direction. Loosely since they say they don't like wire, or so I read...was also told by one who is working on a cool one that is shown...to go and wire loosely. Which I did.
I actually had the one who took care of my trees and critters while I was away...comment on the ginkgo. Asking about it...she has a black thumb was worried over the trees. But the one who house sit last time was on vacation themselves. I told her...just water as directed and no problems will occur. She was relieved to hear it.
Cadillactaste
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JoeR
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Some twin photo-dump pics for @Cadillactaste ! Fall color is pretty sweet, and some shots of the superb bark are a must!
((No that is not my car, that’s my brothers... sadly))
((No that is not my car, that’s my brothers... sadly))
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Of course! I don’t think mine is quite at the prime yet, but I just dumped some here. Also my camera really sucks and combined with the cloudy light dulls out the yellow in pictures.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
@JoeR I found it hard to photograph and get true colors. Dusk was the best closest to color for the entire tree shot in my opinion. The yellow is so hard to describe...but you and I are on the same page...that bark is stunning. May not be your car...but I only see the tree. 
... That bark is 24/7...fall colors an added bonus. When I told Scott I wanted fall color..along with quirkiness in the trunk. He did well by sharing his ginkgo for sale. He nailed it! So glad there are a few of us here who have this species...I am surprised more don't.
Your tree...STUNNING!
... That bark is 24/7...fall colors an added bonus. When I told Scott I wanted fall color..along with quirkiness in the trunk. He did well by sharing his ginkgo for sale. He nailed it! So glad there are a few of us here who have this species...I am surprised more don't.Your tree...STUNNING!
JoeR
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You know, when I bought the tree I honestly did not expect to fall in love with the species like i have. It’s one you really have to own to appreciate, and it’s by far one of my favorites. Quirky for sure but truly an awesome species!@JoeR I found it hard to photograph and get true colors. Dusk was the best closest to color for the entire tree shot in my opinion. The yellow is so hard to describe...but you and I are on the same page...that bark is stunning. May not be your car...but I only see the tree.
Your tree...STUNNING!
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
You know...you might be onto something. The unusual growing pattern...and that it doesn't conform to traditional bonsai styling. May put one off...but to see this species first hand...makes up for it by leaps and bounds. One must embrace the characteristics of this species for sure...having it on ones bench makes it much easier...for photos never do these trees Justice.
Tentakelaertje
Omono
Joe your tree is marvellous, you really oughta be proud of it! Got me jelly lol. I'm a terrible replyer, gonna send you a nice long letter tomorrow!
JoeR
Masterpiece
Thank you sir! I was wondering what happened to you, thought you may have gotten yourself in some trouble! Lol. And although I’m very proud to call it mine, it really is the product of Scott’s labor...
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