Ponderosa pine

[buddhamonk]

I always cut the needles on Ponderosa because pulling requires too much work with big fat needles. Also I keep a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol next to me and I spray/wipe my scissors and hands every 5-10 minutes because it does get sitcky =)

 

[Smoke]

My wrists have been itching for the last three days. I think I'm semi-allergic to getting pricked by the needles. I also had sap everywhere. It's worth it to see how refined they look after the work. It'll be a good before/after set of pictures

Keep a bottle of white vinegar nearby for pine and juniper. The itching will be relieved by a little rubdown of vinegar.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

The tree is looking great, but the heavy branch on the upper right is a little distracting. It could go and help the overall profile, or be wired down into the negative space where you can see the sunshine on the roof behind it.

And the sap comes off hands with a little mayonnaise...true.

 

[fraser67]

Great looking tree. Curious...how long has it been since you've had wire on it?

 

[buddhamonk]

It was only wired once in 2010. Wire came off in 2011 when it started to bite into the branches. Just time for refinement.

 

[MidMichBonsai]

I like the new planting angle as well. I can see that you are slowly moving it into a more upright position which keeps the tree dynamic but adds interest and helps the jins have a more positive input on the overall composition. Nice work...definitely heading in the right direction!

 

[buddhamonk]

Quick update

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Looks great, good move on the planting angle.

 

[october]

Beautiful! I love this tree.

Rob

 

[Smoke]

Muy bitchen

 

[Eric Group]

Wow! Datsa good lookin pondi!

 

[Ryan820]

It looks great! Hard to imagine I'm surrounded by these trees here where I live.... Haven't tried one yet.

 

[fraser67]

That's a happy lookin tree...me likey

 

[fore]

Cool tree. Nice job on needle reduction too.

 

[yenling83]

Looks great, nice work!

 

[RKatzin]

Very nice tree and a great job with it!

Lots of nice pondys down this way, Grants Pass/Medford area. May I ask your advice on when to dig one from the mountain? I have my eye on one that's about five feet tall.