I'm thinking I like the direction it's taking...

[Cadillactaste]

Removing the burlap from around trees and shrubs today. And...was admire the sucker sapling American wisteria I have in ground being trained.

My intentions...to add ramification to the top section of the twisted branch. And allowing the weight of it to pull it into more of a cascade. Still undecided on the right hand branching if it will distract or enhance it in the final design. So it stays for now...until I fully make up my mind.

*The vining branch that is pulled down will be removed this season. Taking @William N. Valavanis direction as to let them on but one season to lesson scaring.



Mother tree's blooms the largest and smallest found.

 

[GrimLore]

Nice to see that it seems to be alive after separation. I never have much luck with that but normally try it in pots. How big is it?

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

Nice to see that it seems to be alive after separation. I never have much luck with that but normally try it in pots. How big is it?

Grimmy

After separation? It's still in ground. But...the one I tore off not thinking bonsai...then stuck in soil after pulling from compost pile. Is doing fine...rooted and everything. Cut it back to help create taper. Doing it different than this one. Bill...air layers after its grown in the ground awhile. Thus...why I'm going his route with this one still in the ground and removed initial wire. He's had plenty of success with air layering suckers. So I'm sure it won't be difficult. But...again, I tore off one sucker and tossed it. Going back a few hours later to stuff into a pot. So I'm not concerned in the least.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Oh size...it's 9" tall...from the intended section I am training for pre-bonsai ,the twisted section.
.45" so not quite half an inch thick. (Right?)

 

[GrimLore]

Oh size...it's 9" tall...from the intended section I am training for pre-bonsai ,the twisted section.
.45" so not quite half an inch thick. (Right?)

Cool and yes on the measurement The Dolgo Crab is continuing to leaf out so I am moving some of the indoor stuff and putting it in a Sunny location today. Still no deliveries which is ok for now - plenty to do as is

Grimmy

 

[Anthony]

Hee hee, those nails are dead giveaways, a lady of luxury.
Like China in the Sung dynasty.
Caught you @ Darlene,

So who really grows your beautiful Bonsai !!!

Envy, Envy.
Good Day
Anthony --------------------- please keep showing

 

[thumblessprimate1]

I think I've seen those hands in the Dawn ads.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Hee hee, those nails are dead giveaways, a lady of luxury.
Like China in the Sung dynasty.
Caught you @ Darlene,

So who really grows your beautiful Bonsai !!!

Envy, Envy.
Good Day
Anthony --------------------- please keep showing

Lol funny you should mention that. I just had a lady where we buy company supplies comment on them yesterday. Then, today not wishing to wait for my husband's assistance. I busted my thumb nail attempting to get one stubborn stake out of the ground when taking down our burlap winter protection. (Have someone stopping later to see the house with their son to see our Lego room.) I wanted to tidy up the outside...and busted my nail past the quick. But...my nails grow fast...and are very strong. So it hurt like a mug to the point...one almost wets them self. But...as able to reel it in. Yay me!

Lady of luxury...bawahahahaha...I wears gloves when doing yard work typically. Not today...which was most likely why one broke since I feel they are somewhat protected when I wear them while I did work.

 

[Anthony]

@darlene,

K's maid suggested that you might have those little glove thingees to protect your fingernails.

By the way, while typing on the laptop, K's maid Leela, was busybodying the image of your Mother Wisteria
and commented on your - " beautifully kept nails "
I only saw the wisteria flowers

Now I am supposed to ask do you have a genetic thing for shoes
[ Presents head for a smack ]
Good Day
Timidly Anthony Chicken.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Lol above I had mentioned I typically wear gloves. But, I don't cry if I break a nail. They grow back so fast...that they are back to all the same length before I know it.

Shoes...no, not a shoe person. I have large feet. And I find boats don't come in as many cute sizes. Lol

 

[pweifan]

Darlene, I was surprised to read that you're taking down your burlap winter protection already. This is my first year overwintering trees and I also staked and wrapped burlap. I followed Dan's suggestion and mulched around the pots and at the base of the trees. Do you think it's safe to remove the burlap as well as remove the mulch? I'm pretty nervous to do anything but time is marching on and it sure feels like spring

 

[Cadillactaste]

Darlene, I was surprised to read that you're taking down your burlap winter protection already. This is my first year overwintering trees and I also staked and wrapped burlap. I followed Dan's suggestion and mulched around the pots and at the base of the trees. Do you think it's safe to remove the burlap as well as remove the mulch? I'm pretty nervous to do anything but time is marching on and it sure feels like spring

Landscape winter protection...all my bonsai are still mostly dormant in the cold greenhouse. So sorry that I wasn't more clear. I would hesitate to remove your protection as of yet. We do have surprises in Ohio for winters. For bonsai I personally would still be offering protection. But...my landscape was protected for in case we had those nasty arctic temps. Which...I just don't see happening at this point. Had we had a much colder winter...I may have left them up much longer...but, honestly...it never really got super cold thank goodness! (We lost landscape trees and shrubs zoned appropriate for our location from the arctic temps. So...we now offer protection.)

Edit: This wisteria is a sucker sapling being trained still in ground...as it would on any giving day in landscape. Ones wouldn't typically protect it. So it's fine. (Or so I would imagine.)

 

[pweifan]

OH! That makes sense, thank for the clarification

If you didn't have the cold greenhouse, when would you take down your winter protection? Is April 1st too early/late? Should I take down the burlap and remove the mulch a few weeks later? Sorry to ask so many questions This spring I will be very busy taking trees out of growboxes and putting them in pots/pond baskets/colanders as appropriate.

 

[Cadillactaste]

OH! That makes sense, thank for the clarification

If you didn't have the cold greenhouse, when would you take down your winter protection? Is April 1st too early/late? Should I take down the burlap and remove the mulch a few weeks later? Sorry to ask so many questions This spring I will be very busy taking trees out of growboxes and putting them in pots/pond baskets/colanders as appropriate.

I think it has a lot to do with each species...But, I always bounce things off of another member who is also an Ohioan and though more south. Has done it for much longer than I myself. @JudyB can you offer up any advice to this question? For I'm lake front...I tend to have to do the bonsai two step with our microclimate and temps dropping colder than forecast. But...even @Don Blackmond Might be offer to offer up some advice...he's just north of us...Either of those two would be more of a sounding block to bounce things off of. I would hate to steer you wrong.

 

[j evans]

How old do you think this plant is? I was thinking about a wisteria but really don't know that much about them. I didn't know if you could grow a nice tree in 5 - 10 years or so and some of us most likely don't have 50 years.

 

[Cadillactaste]

How old do you think this plant is? I was thinking about a wisteria but really don't know that much about them. I didn't know if you could grow a nice tree in 5 - 10 years or so and some of us most likely don't have 50 years.

They are fast growers...this an Anerican variety which blooms far earlier than the other varieties out there. A plus...less invasive as well. Thing is...it will never take on the girth of what we think of wisteria that take down what ever is in its path when mature and old. Thus...this will be a Shohin size tree. You can get these at a nursery...my mother tree came from there. It happened to have two suckers at the base which was a plus. It's not since tossed out any suckers...this is the second winter we have had it. So...that may factor in.

When I purchased it...the owner of the nursery told me to tear off the suckers. He had yet to do that...but they grow fast. Not sure if it came with the sucker or grew while there on his lot.

 

[j evans]

Thanks for the info. Guess I'll look into it further and see what we have available around here.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Thanks for the info. Guess I'll look into it further and see what we have available around here.

Just remember...you won't get long flowers like most think if choosing an american variety. I'm believing @William N. Valavanis used to train the American varieties. Maybe he will see this...or you can contact him and ask if he has any that he's air layered or about to.

And your welcome.

 

[Don Blackmond]

I think it has a lot to do with each species...But, I always bounce things off of another member who is also an Ohioan and though more south. Has done it for much longer than I myself. @JudyB can you offer up any advice to this question? For I'm lake front...I tend to have to do the bonsai two step with our microclimate and temps dropping colder than forecast. But...even @Don Blackmond Might be offer to offer up some advice...he's just north of us...Either of those two would be more of a sounding block to bounce things off of. I would hate to steer you wrong.

It mostly depends on longterm weather forecasts. Mid to late April for my area is typical.
Also, keep in mind that once it warms and the ground thaws, you can set your pots right on the ground for short cold spells and throw a plastic sheet over and they will be adequately protected from a freeze.
Lastly, most people refuse to believe this but, hardy trees are hardy. They are tougher than most people think, and can readily withstand the elements. Cold weather does not kill healthy trees; but weak and unhealthy trees suffer when its cold.