Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Posting these because I like Root Over Rock bonsai. Hope it will help get others hooked.
First up just an introduction to the ROR trees I currently have.
Starting with my oldest remaining root over rock, a trident maple on a lump of volcanic rock. Around 35 years from seed.
Multi trunk trident over a low rock. Started as a row of 4 trunks with no visual depth. Someone suggested grafting an extra seedling behind to give depth. The smaller rear trunk was added around 30 years ago
Another trident over a low rock similar age to the others above. The roots have nearly covered the rock now.
Tridents are not the only species that suits ROR. Here's a Japanese maple. Note that JM roots do not develop quickly so allow more years to get a good result. I've used a low, rounded rock because JM do not grow high on mountain sides and cliffs but in valleys and along streams where rocks are likely to be smooth and water water worn.
The roots got sunburn a few years ago and part of the main roots have rotted. That does not affect the vitality of the tree and I'm happy to use it as a feature.
First up just an introduction to the ROR trees I currently have.
Starting with my oldest remaining root over rock, a trident maple on a lump of volcanic rock. Around 35 years from seed.
Multi trunk trident over a low rock. Started as a row of 4 trunks with no visual depth. Someone suggested grafting an extra seedling behind to give depth. The smaller rear trunk was added around 30 years ago
Another trident over a low rock similar age to the others above. The roots have nearly covered the rock now.
Tridents are not the only species that suits ROR. Here's a Japanese maple. Note that JM roots do not develop quickly so allow more years to get a good result. I've used a low, rounded rock because JM do not grow high on mountain sides and cliffs but in valleys and along streams where rocks are likely to be smooth and water water worn.
The roots got sunburn a few years ago and part of the main roots have rotted. That does not affect the vitality of the tree and I'm happy to use it as a feature.