Newbie here!! Prostrata triple trunk Juniper

D'Angelo

D'Angelo

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Hello all, newbie here. Been in and out of bonsai thru the years, at one time had about 45 trees, do to a illness I was forced to get out of Bonsai for awhile. Well now i am doing better and slowly getting back into it. here is a tree I acquired, it was basically a big bush when I got it, after a ton of work ,it is starting to come together, one more growing season and a new pot...it should be nice!! 1st picture was after many hours of thinning and wiring. 2nd pic is about 8 more hours of wiring, thinning, and carving of deadwood and cleaning of the trunk!!

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Welcome~

Rather fantastic tree for a self proclaimed newbie...

Can't wait to see that bad boy in a smaller pot. It's a killer tree, different (and difficult to execute) form. The awesome thing is that it's large enough the prostrata foliage looks totally fine.

I might remove a few branches here or there in the future but you've done a beautiful detailed job

Nice work, hope to see more of your "bushes". ;)
 
Nice job. I guess you learned a few things during your in and out periods.
 
D'Angelo said:
Hello all, newbie here. Been in and out of bonsai thru the years, at one time had about 45 trees, do to a illness I was forced to get out of Bonsai for awhile. Well now i am doing better and slowly getting back into it. here is a tree I acquired, it was basically a big bush when I got it, after a ton of work ,it is starting to come together, one more growing season and a new pot...it should be nice!! 1st picture was after many hours of thinning and wiring. 2nd pic is about 8 more hours of wiring, thinning, and carving of deadwood and cleaning of the trunk!!

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Thanks guys!! What would you recommend to make this tree better? Here is another photo.... prostrata9.jpg
 
Junipers will not grow indoors.

Kidding, nice tree :p
 
This tree looks familiar, are you located in MA? There was a similar juniper I almost got at NE Bonsai this fall.
 
I would say keep it, can always ditch it later. Needs a much smaller maybe round pot. Like your branch selection and foliage reduction looks very harmonious and balanced. Needs some wire and it will be top notch
 
I like the lower branch, it's what makes this a unique tree. Too much (I think) we gravitate toward taking anything unusual looking off, so we don't distract from the image. But if it's done well, I think it's what makes this tree different from the rest. And this is done well.
Welcome D'Angelo.
 
I agree with Judy- this is what gives this tree character.
 
Nice tree.

If this is mine, I will most likely remove the lowest branch and slowly reduce the pot. Very personal choice so it really is up to you.

Welcome to B-Nut!!!
 
D'Angelo said:
Why yes I did!!:cool: Looked like a big over grown bush , what made you decide not to buy it?....I'm glad you didn't;)
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You know, I thought you looked familiar as well. I work there on the weekends, and I helped you pick out a big needle juniper a few months ago too.

I decided to buy a Japanese maple instead, but thought this clump had good potential. You've done much better with it than I, I like what you've done with it. A slightly smaller (ceramic) pot one day and I'd leave that lower trunk as well.
 
tmmason10 said:
You know, I thought you looked familiar as well. I work there on the weekends, and I helped you pick out a big needle juniper a few months ago too.

I decided to buy a Japanese maple instead, but thought this clump had good potential. You've done much better with it than I, I like what you've done with it. A slightly smaller (ceramic) pot one day and I'd leave that lower trunk as well.
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Yes I remember you now!!!...the Procumbens juniper is another one in question, not sure if I should make into a semi-cascade or just remove the lower branch all together. Will try to post some pics!!
 
D'Angelo said:
Yes I remember you now!!!...the Procumbens juniper is another one in question, not sure if I should make into a semi-cascade or just remove the lower branch all together. Will try to post some pics!!
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Here is the Procumbens, cleaned up a bit and removed some of the lower branching. Should I make it into a semi-cascade or no? Trunk was also cleaned and treated and some jin made and ready for carving in the Spring!! Would you guys do any Shari on this tree?
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D'Angelo said:
Here is the Procumbens, cleaned up a bit and removed some of the lower branching. Should I make it into a semi-cascade or no? Trunk was also cleaned and treated and some jin made and ready for carving in the Spring!! Would you guys do any Shari on this tree?
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First of all, you're definitely not a newbie. Both trees look great under your care. I do think that lower branch probably should be jinned because it's not really cohesive with the rest of the tree. As far as Shari, I always like shari on a juniper. Keep up the good work and hope to see you around at the nursery.
 
Great trees. Start a new thread for the second one so you can update progressions on each throughout the year/years.
 
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