nathanbs
Omono
Brian I am curious why you say not a grey unglazed pot? Its funny we gave him almost exact opposite advice, or not funny if you are the OP.
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Brian I am curious why you say not a grey unglazed pot? Its funny we gave him almost exact opposite advice, or not funny if you are the OP.
carobone
Mame
Here is a cream colored Chinese oval I have. 14.5x11x3.5. It came with a sharps pigmy maple planted in it. Unfortunately all I have left is the pot.I really like the glaze on this one, but I generally don't like glazed pots so I will probably not use this one again.
What are the dimensions of the tree? If you want pm me.
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Thanks for the offer. I will PM you if interested. The tree's trunk at the base is 4", tree height (from top soil) is 24" and canopy is 20"
Regards, Vince
jkd2572
Masterpiece
That's about the size of the maple I had in it. 
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Dunno...maybe gray is too lithic, when what I see in the tree is fresh and green, more from a pasture scene, so I'd be inclined toward richer browns or dark blue to stabilize the big crown. Of course, every d-tree looks great in an aged cream oval, right?
jkd2572
Masterpiece
I just don't like glazed pots so I probably have no taste when it comes to matching a tree and pot. I think they are a bit corny and too whimsical for something that in my opinion should be earthy and of nature.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
It's all very personal, and if it works it works. Tastes change over time too. I used to have no appreciation for painted pots, but looking at a few good ones up close can change that pretty quickly!
jkd2572
Masterpiece
Ok I must clarify. I do not like glazed pots in my price range..
carobone
Mame
Which would look better? An oval or rectangle pot with rounded corners? I'm a bit confused
Regards, Vinc
Regards, Vinc
nathanbs
Omono
Probably oval but sometimes it's hard to find the exact size shape and color that is ideal so it's good to have a couple of options. A rectangle with rounded corners would be the next best to an oval
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
This one would work if you can reduce the depth of the root mass...fantastic Ino with some age. Almost hesitant to share the link...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Rare-...435?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eca490423
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Rare-...435?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eca490423
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carobone
Mame
It's currently at $380 and the reserve is not even being met. I suspect it would go for around $500 or even more. That pot gave me some idea of what would work. Thanks again, Brian
-Vince
carobone
Mame
A quick update. Slip-pot the tree into a larger training container. A new cream-color oval pot is being made by Randy from Bent Pine Pottery. The tree is doing great and I don't expect fall color until next month sometimes. Will do some apex foliage pruning this weekend to allow more light.
-Vince
-Vince
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carobone
Mame
2014 Updates
Greetings,
During the heat wave we experienced here in Southern CA a few weeks ago, buds were starting to break out on this tree, so I jumped at the chance to repot it.
Here is the picture of the tree after repot on Jan 04th:
Here is a picture of the tree taken this past Saturday, exactly 3 weeks after repot. I think it's safe to say the tree likes the new soil it's in
I will wait until late Spring, early Summer to do some light pruning and apply some wire.
Thanks for looking, Vince
Greetings,
During the heat wave we experienced here in Southern CA a few weeks ago, buds were starting to break out on this tree, so I jumped at the chance to repot it.
Here is the picture of the tree after repot on Jan 04th:
Here is a picture of the tree taken this past Saturday, exactly 3 weeks after repot. I think it's safe to say the tree likes the new soil it's in
I will wait until late Spring, early Summer to do some light pruning and apply some wire.
Thanks for looking, Vince
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Great choice! I think the custom pot fits this tree very well.
I was reading the post all the way through and didn't realize it was an older post until the end. I was coming up with ways of trying to sway you toward a shallower, oval in either blue or white/cream...lol
I was reading the post all the way through and didn't realize it was an older post until the end. I was coming up with ways of trying to sway you toward a shallower, oval in either blue or white/cream...lol
Stan Kengai
Omono
Carobone, The tree and the pot, individually, are both very nice. However (excuse me if my criticism is unwanted) together, they are good, but not great. I think BVF was on the right track with that dark rectangle he linked. The cream pot is a little too feminine overall and too fresh for the style of your tree, and the straight sides contradict the movement in your branches. I think that a dark, glazed rounded-rectangle with a lip or bands (to break up the sides) would be a perfect match. Unglazed purple clay (dark brown) would also work very well if the style of the pot was a little more feminine/not too formal.
Again, I apologize if my thoughts are unwanted. But I believe strongly that decisions like this make the difference between good bonsai and great bonsai.
Again, I apologize if my thoughts are unwanted. But I believe strongly that decisions like this make the difference between good bonsai and great bonsai.
carobone
Mame
Stan, no worries. This is the reason I posted the updates, as I was hoping other people would give me fresh perspectives. Thanks for your input. I'd definitely consider the next time I repot
A clarification: The custom pot from Bent Pine Pottery never materialized. Randy (the potter) was having issue with the glaze so when repot time came, I had to resort to my "plan B" pot which is a decent-quality Tokoname that I have.
I'm always shopping for pots (never seems to have enough if you know what I mean) so when another suitable pot presents itself, I will update the thread.
Thanks everyone for looking, and please keep the suggestions coming
-Vince
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fraser67
Shohin
What a great looking tree! Great score. Overall, I agree with Stan's comments...but, for now, the moss actually helps with the contrast. I don't mind it.
Amazing, I'm just a bit north of you and mine hasn't even started swelling yet
Best,
Jonathan
. Amazing, I'm just a bit north of you and mine hasn't even started swelling yet
Best,
Jonathan
nathanbs
Omono
What a great looking tree! Great score. Overall, I agree with Stan's comments...but, for now, the moss actually helps with the contrast. I don't mind it
Amazing, I'm just a bit north of you and mine hasn't even started swelling yet
Best,
Jonathan
speaking of moss any particular reason you decided to hide your very nice root flare? Additionally is that Irish moss? If so keep away that stuff grows like crazy and has significant rootage that could affect your trees health
carobone
Mame
Nathan,
Agreed with you about the root flare and I think I need to rework the Irish Moss a bit. The reason I use the moss is to aid the new root and retain moisture. When the tree was repotted, I took out A LOT of root and wanted to provide the tree all the help it needs to re-establish itself. With the explosive growth it put forth, it's safe to say the tree it's heathly.
Purchase this pot today from http://www.bonsaivision.com/default.asp to use it for my Trident Maple, but one possibility is the pot could be this tree's future home as well:
Thanks, Vince
edprocoat
Masterpiece
Vince the new pot would look great with that tree as it is, but especially when you get the color in the leaves.
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