pak1351
Sapling
First bonsai attempt from nursery stock - a boxwood (unknown is specific cultivar) in zone 7a, purchased from Jim and nature’s way nursery in Harrisburg. Looking for some critiques on the overall styling- I lose the taper after the 4th branch as the trunk comes towards the front. My wire job was not great but was (at least for now) functional. I messed up the orientation of my second wire applied and it impacted the rest of the process - should have just taken off and done again
Before:
After pruning:
Potted and wired:
overall I’m fairly pleased; may bring 2nd branch on the left forward towards the viewer more. Apex needs some work, but can get there. I kind of thought of this as an oak, and almost treated it like a juniper in my head in getting out to pads or at least setting a structure for them. Not sure if that’s a normal approach but it turned out okish.
Please critique and let me know your thoughts, welcome the input into transitioning into a longer term plan.
Before:
After pruning:
Potted and wired:
overall I’m fairly pleased; may bring 2nd branch on the left forward towards the viewer more. Apex needs some work, but can get there. I kind of thought of this as an oak, and almost treated it like a juniper in my head in getting out to pads or at least setting a structure for them. Not sure if that’s a normal approach but it turned out okish.
Please critique and let me know your thoughts, welcome the input into transitioning into a longer term plan.