JWP - Last JN5P seedlings from Julian Adams for a couple years

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With @Dav4 's thread on acquiring JWP seedlings it stirred my desire to give a couple a try.

I called Julian Adams and ordered his book on growing Pines for bonsai and a seedling or 2.
He emailed me back he had them ready to ship including 2 seedlings, and the cost was insignificant really, so I asked
if he could send a couple more. His answer was he only had about 2 dozen left, and would probably hold onto them
given the seed shortage. I may have received the last of his lot until 2024...
What's more, he sent his Micromax out, then the book and seedlings on the honor system! I returned a check in the mail.
So pleasant, and nice to do business with trustworthy individuals.

I have one more coming from Kaede bonsai-en
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When I inquired about how they had been Wintered, he said they were fully dormant, and had been kept outdoors
there in Lynchburg, VA. I have no qualms with timing of this shipment, however, beyond that, I am at a loss as to what to do
for these during the Summer. He said he leaves them in this pot another year, mostly Turface he said.
But when do I start full Sun regimen? I guess as long as they don't dry out while I'm at work this Summer, they will
tolerate whatever conditions I can manage to give as much Sun as possible vs drying out.

Last year I put 3 JWP in a raised garden bed and lost all 3
 

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I'd give them full sun when you take all your other trees out of storage and get them back on the bench, this year. If you're concerned about them drying out, put the seedling's pot into a larger pot with soil in it. That's what I do with my smaller shohin to prevent drying out.
 

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I'd give them full sun when you take all your other trees out of storage and get them back on the bench, this year. If you're concerned about them drying out, put the seedling's pot into a larger pot with soil in it. That's what I do with my smaller shohin to prevent drying out.
Thanks Dave! Good idea on the extra pot. I actually thought about that last week when I ordered the other one.
Amazing these are fully dormant and can handle full Sun at this stage (2 years).

From Julians page on his JN5P seedlings...
The seed used in producing these plants is from one of Japan's top five needle pine specialists. It is collected in the Mt. Ichizuchi region. After one year, seedlings are transplanted into individual 3.5" pots. At that time, taproots are removed and remaining roots are properly pruned to create good nebari. This slows second year growth somewhat but assures great surface roots for the future bonsai.
Having the the roots addressed already at the 1 yr mark is beneficial
 

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I got this one l from Julian ast year, did fine for me in my medium sunny yard...I always enjoy talking to him, sounds like he's starting to wind down his business, will miss that.
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I got this one l from Julian ast year, did fine for me in my medium sunny yard...I always enjoy talking to him, sounds like he's starting to wind down his business, will miss that.
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He's a swell guy alright, I'm glad to have a piece of his legend. Material he handled.
Will get down there and speak to him in person one of these days.

Which of those exactly did you get from him last year? Both look healthy. Younger one a 3 yr?
 

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He's a swell guy alright, I'm glad to have a piece of his legend. Material he handled.
Will get down there and speak to him in person one of these days.

Which of those exactly did you get from him last year? Both look healthy. Younger one a 3 yr?
Sorry, that's the same 3 year tree after a season - it put on a fair amount of growth, I think. Not zuisho, just JWP.

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Sorry, that's the same 3 year tree after a season - it put on a fair amount of growth, I think. Not zuisho, just JWP.

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Wow! That’s fantastic. It has good blueish color and the trunk looks a lot more aged than 4 hrs.
Looks like it should’ve been wired last Fall.
Thanks for sharing…
 

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Wow! That’s fantastic. It has good blueish color and the trunk looks a lot more aged than 4 hrs.
Looks like it should’ve been wired last Fall.
Thanks for sharing…
Looking at those pics again, I agree - it really seems happy. I plan on wiring in the next couple weeks, probably removing another limb, before that becomes a whorl at the top. I kick myself for not getting another tree, the little zuisho probably, but he said they were smaller and very slow growing. I'm not sure I'm young enough for that kind of project...

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Received the JWP seedling from Kaede Bonsai-en today
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Both 2 yr seedlings, but my guess is the difference in growth rate is as Julian states, his root work
after yr 1, slows the 2nd yrs growth rate.

@brentwood I would not put any wire to yours, nor branch removal until Fall.
Unless you're shooting for formal upright, the trunk needs movement, safer done in Fall.
 
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