Jaberwky17
Shohin
I purchased this tall bunjin-y Pondo from Andy Smith early in 2014. it looked like this when I got it. A few months ago I did a little bending at the top to bring things together a bit. the vision i had was more bunjin, with foliage at the top.
The other day, when replacing the tension wire, I got the urge to continue the bend significantly more, and took a leap. I didn't seem to need anything more than raffia and tension wires - and used a wooden spacer block to separate the trunks, otherwise the bend would be forced to touch by pressure. The smaller branch wiring with the thick black aluminum wire is only temporary, to keep the branches up off the pot and allow me to winter the tree. they will still have a lot of flexibility next year when i continue this progression. I will also be setting a new potting angle as well.
I will work up a sketch to show my idea for branches and foliage, but i think i like this being tucked under and has completely changed the look of the trunkline.
The other day, when replacing the tension wire, I got the urge to continue the bend significantly more, and took a leap. I didn't seem to need anything more than raffia and tension wires - and used a wooden spacer block to separate the trunks, otherwise the bend would be forced to touch by pressure. The smaller branch wiring with the thick black aluminum wire is only temporary, to keep the branches up off the pot and allow me to winter the tree. they will still have a lot of flexibility next year when i continue this progression. I will also be setting a new potting angle as well.
I will work up a sketch to show my idea for branches and foliage, but i think i like this being tucked under and has completely changed the look of the trunkline.