Nursery Juniper First Styling

[bonsaichile]

I got this juniper at the nursery and did a first styling. I need to remove that left branch, compact the foliage and develop ramification. But for now I will let it recover, I think.

Here is a little progression.

After some pruning:



Applied some wire:


And this is how it is now:

 

[bonsaichile]

A brief update: Earlier this Spring, I reduced the rootball and planted in a smaller pot (I know, I know, it is the wrong pot, but it was the only one this size I had on hand. It will get a more appropriate one in due time) and did away with the left branch. Then, I let it grow, save for the occasional cleaning. It did grow a lot. I will style it later in the Fall, probably around September/October. I have an idea of where I want to take it (twin trunk style), but I would be interested in hearing what you guys have to say.

 

[Silentrunning]

Now that looks like a healthy tree. Good job!

 

[bonsaichile]

Now that looks like a healthy tree. Good job!

Thanks, Doug

 

[Johnathan]

The tree looks so much bigger in the pot lol

 

[bonsaichile]

The tree looks so much bigger in the pot lol

Well, bonsai is all about optics! ?

 

[just.wing.it]

Does look healthy!
Looks like a beautiful substrate, as well.

 

[bonsaichile]

A little update. This guy has been doing good. I basically let it grow out last year, and did some wiring (not a lot) in the Fall. Removed all the wire as it was beginning to cut in, and pruned it back to size. I am thinking now I need to reduce the top, but I will do that later. I removed a lot of foliage, so I will let it recovwr first.

 

[bonsaichile]

 

[Clorgan]

Fascinating to see its growth over the years! Very nice

 

[Pug933]

This tree has come such a long way from when you acquired it, I love all the updates!