jandslegate
Shohin
I wanted to show this boxwood I picked up at work this summer and get some general style opinions for next year. I've finally advanced in my bonsai practice that I'm more selective on what material I purchase but I also feel like I'm developing an eye for when something has interesting features. Anyway, I picked this one up because of the gnarly curve and trunk it had going for it. Most of the buxus we have come through are just a bunch of multi trunks (all tiny) or just outright clumps. This one was an exception.
I'm not sure if I want to just build from the curved branch coming off the base. Or if I should make an apex from the branches growing upwards. I did a very small amount of Jin and Shari work to accentuate some of the movement in the curvature. The first branch bifurcates and the one behind extends out a bit longer and was moving upwards enough that it disrupts the silhouette. Thus my make shift guy wire. I was thinking I'd cut it back right about where the wire is.
Also, I've attempted the top down 'repotting' method I learned about from BSOP this year. The tree has responded well to all the work I did this summer. So now I just let it coast and protect it through winter. I guess I won't know for sure until it passes the June test. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
EDIT: The upper branches are absolutely a development/WIP thing. I just wanted to be cautious about taking any more foliage than I felt I could get away with.
I'm not sure if I want to just build from the curved branch coming off the base. Or if I should make an apex from the branches growing upwards. I did a very small amount of Jin and Shari work to accentuate some of the movement in the curvature. The first branch bifurcates and the one behind extends out a bit longer and was moving upwards enough that it disrupts the silhouette. Thus my make shift guy wire. I was thinking I'd cut it back right about where the wire is.
Also, I've attempted the top down 'repotting' method I learned about from BSOP this year. The tree has responded well to all the work I did this summer. So now I just let it coast and protect it through winter. I guess I won't know for sure until it passes the June test. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
EDIT: The upper branches are absolutely a development/WIP thing. I just wanted to be cautious about taking any more foliage than I felt I could get away with.