I have been on here for a short while. I wanted to show my humble collection.
A picture is worth a thousand words, so here goes:
This is my Chinese Elm--Secretly my favorite. I have had him for a year and he has come a long way in development from the scraggly little guy he was when first acquired. I know...Nebari, nebari, nebari!
This is my obligatory Japanese Black Pine. Doing well since buying him a year ago. I had to thin him out into this basic structure. Now for the ingredient I cannot buy = time
This is my most recent acquisition:a Mugo Pine. I love the trunk and see a lot of potential here. The only thing I have done is mild candling. I will repot next year, allowing it time to transition into its new home.
Next up; my Trident Maple (AKA "Lollipop" for obvious reasons). This tree has helped me build confidence. No matter what I do, it rewards me with petite and graceful leaves. I have had her for a year and I think she will be a stunner in 2-3 years of lower branch development. You might be able to see 3 new buds forming at the lower trunk in excellent locations.
These two are my Junipers. I spent a lot of time over the course of 3 months hunting for the right little Juni's with great shape. I have the luxury of a bonsai farm within a couple hour's drive, but I didn't rush. They have showed vibrant growth in my care and I am proud of them. We affectionately named the two "Frick" and "Frack". No name designation between the two.
Now for a moment of silence for my Shimpaku. Yes, it's in the ground as a last ditch effort to bring back some inkling of life. Incredible trunk here and my namesake. It has suffered the ravages of a novice chop; sometimes referred to as the "Karate Kid Cut".
Say a prayer for his return. I watered it dead for 6 months, so why not a few more?!
I hope you have enjoyed a brief tour through my small contribution to the hobby. Comments, suggestions, and verts would be greatly appreciated!
-Shimp
A picture is worth a thousand words, so here goes:
This is my Chinese Elm--Secretly my favorite. I have had him for a year and he has come a long way in development from the scraggly little guy he was when first acquired. I know...Nebari, nebari, nebari!
This is my obligatory Japanese Black Pine. Doing well since buying him a year ago. I had to thin him out into this basic structure. Now for the ingredient I cannot buy = time
This is my most recent acquisition:a Mugo Pine. I love the trunk and see a lot of potential here. The only thing I have done is mild candling. I will repot next year, allowing it time to transition into its new home.
Next up; my Trident Maple (AKA "Lollipop" for obvious reasons). This tree has helped me build confidence. No matter what I do, it rewards me with petite and graceful leaves. I have had her for a year and I think she will be a stunner in 2-3 years of lower branch development. You might be able to see 3 new buds forming at the lower trunk in excellent locations.
These two are my Junipers. I spent a lot of time over the course of 3 months hunting for the right little Juni's with great shape. I have the luxury of a bonsai farm within a couple hour's drive, but I didn't rush. They have showed vibrant growth in my care and I am proud of them. We affectionately named the two "Frick" and "Frack". No name designation between the two.
Now for a moment of silence for my Shimpaku. Yes, it's in the ground as a last ditch effort to bring back some inkling of life. Incredible trunk here and my namesake. It has suffered the ravages of a novice chop; sometimes referred to as the "Karate Kid Cut".
Say a prayer for his return. I watered it dead for 6 months, so why not a few more?!
I hope you have enjoyed a brief tour through my small contribution to the hobby. Comments, suggestions, and verts would be greatly appreciated!
-Shimp
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