Hartinez
Masterpiece
Hi there. Im on Bonsai Nut often, but rarely do I pose questions and/or chime in on threads and discussions. Ive decided that needs to change. Im going into my 6th year as an enthusiast and have a nice collection of trees in all stages of design. Nothing Id call a masterpiece just yet, but work I'm very happy with. Everything from collected Yamadori, to shohin nursery stock I bought in my first couple of years. My success rate at keeping trees alive has greatly increased over the last couple of years, especially with my native Juniperus Monsperma here in New Mexico. My styling skills are also coming along nicely.
To the point. though I buy quite a bit less from big box stores I always look through the discounted and clearance stock when fall rolls around. While going through HD the other day I happened upon these two Pinus Nigra on clearance for $15. I own 1 Pinon pine that I collected but have no other pine species as of yet. So my knowledge and experience is very limited. I would love some advice on these 2 trees. They may not ultimately be wonderful specimen, but at $15 a tree, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to learn a bit more about pine work. Ive read quite a bit of info on BonsaiNut on Austrians, but a lot of it seems conflicting.
Each tree has a 2" plus trunk diameter and seemingly healthy. The growth in both cases seems a bit far from from the trunk and all of growth is leggy. I know pines are quite flexible and the possibility of back budding, though difficult, is possible if cultivated properly. Should I prune heavily now so as to not bleed too much sap? The soil on each is basically non existent, as the roots have completely filled each pot.
Let me know if more pictures are needed. I will gladly post more. Ive got an idea of how I want to proceed with these but any and all input would be greatly appreciated. there is 3 photos of each tree. Thanks in advance.
To the point. though I buy quite a bit less from big box stores I always look through the discounted and clearance stock when fall rolls around. While going through HD the other day I happened upon these two Pinus Nigra on clearance for $15. I own 1 Pinon pine that I collected but have no other pine species as of yet. So my knowledge and experience is very limited. I would love some advice on these 2 trees. They may not ultimately be wonderful specimen, but at $15 a tree, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to learn a bit more about pine work. Ive read quite a bit of info on BonsaiNut on Austrians, but a lot of it seems conflicting.
Each tree has a 2" plus trunk diameter and seemingly healthy. The growth in both cases seems a bit far from from the trunk and all of growth is leggy. I know pines are quite flexible and the possibility of back budding, though difficult, is possible if cultivated properly. Should I prune heavily now so as to not bleed too much sap? The soil on each is basically non existent, as the roots have completely filled each pot.
Let me know if more pictures are needed. I will gladly post more. Ive got an idea of how I want to proceed with these but any and all input would be greatly appreciated. there is 3 photos of each tree. Thanks in advance.
) Ive got some learning to do, but i'll keep this post updated over time.
