I will start with some quick 'history' my love to bonsai is not new at all (15 years+) & I'm currently in my mid 30's. However my relationship with them was never maintained for long due to various reasons mainly time and lack of knowledge.
A couple of years a go (2009) i took things back in hand and started with some seedlings that I planted and waiting for them to grow. last fall I noticed that this was gardening and not bonsai at all so I decided to change my approach, I will not kill my seedlings and maybe will get a few more but I want to focus on nursery stock: 1 good stock per year or so in that way I can pay a bit more for it and start with some real material.
my first experience was this spring when I bought a fireglow maple that I picked for leaves colors (http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5377) but now I realize that may have been another "expensive" mistake. I picked a tree for its color and didn't look at anything else but I LOVE that tree
Sorry for this long introduction but I am looking for all the tips & tricks you are willing to share about "how to pick a good nursery stock" for bonsai.
A few I can think of
If anyone cares to add to this list or even maybe throw more details on each of these points I would be more than grateful.
Pics of some nursery stock material you bought (just as it was bought) are also welcome
Thanks
A couple of years a go (2009) i took things back in hand and started with some seedlings that I planted and waiting for them to grow. last fall I noticed that this was gardening and not bonsai at all so I decided to change my approach, I will not kill my seedlings and maybe will get a few more but I want to focus on nursery stock: 1 good stock per year or so in that way I can pay a bit more for it and start with some real material.
my first experience was this spring when I bought a fireglow maple that I picked for leaves colors (http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5377) but now I realize that may have been another "expensive" mistake. I picked a tree for its color and didn't look at anything else but I LOVE that tree
Sorry for this long introduction but I am looking for all the tips & tricks you are willing to share about "how to pick a good nursery stock" for bonsai.
A few I can think of
- Check the Nebari
- Check the trunk for movemen
- Check the trunk for taper
If anyone cares to add to this list or even maybe throw more details on each of these points I would be more than grateful.
Pics of some nursery stock material you bought (just as it was bought) are also welcome
Thanks
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