I'm not sure I agree. There's a guy in my club who has a Mame BC and the needles/leaves are around 1/4 the size of Darlene's. I asked how he managed to get them to reduce to that size and he just said he prunes them a lot (not very helpful). I have already noticed this year on my large one the foliage is about half the size as last years. I do agree about Darlene's bonsai niche though.I read the other thing....about this being hard to keep small....
While true....and though this may be a challenge....
I think it is hella cool to see a BC like this.
Plus .....it looks like a tree any one of us would think to gift you....kinda right up your alley!
I like the bonsai niche you have created for yourself.
If I was half as happy with my stuff, as you are with yours....I would be a much happier fella!
Nice!
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I'm not sure I agree. There's a guy in my club who has a Mame BC and the needles/leaves are around 1/4 the size of Darlene's. I asked how he managed to get them to reduce to that size and he just said he prunes them a lot (not very helpful). I have already noticed this year on my large one the foliage is about half the size as last years. I do agree about Darlene's bonsai niche though.
Thank you again...the trunk is so not what I think of BC...which is why I had to have it. I was like a dog with a bone...this was coming home to me.I said this on your fb post, and will here as well. That is a really awesome tree. I love the angles.
Thanks...yes,the rugged character had me at hello. The trunk I wish showed as well in photos as it does in person.Mini tree, rugged look, I love it!
Thanks! Assuming Ben is your name?NIIIIIICE...
Thanks Giga...I kept thinking...needs more for compact look. And kept cutting it back further and further...for that compact canopy to match the tree. I didn't have any regrets. But...was shocked at the main apex I cut back. But felt it really needed it...even with it having ramification. I recall Adair discussing an apex which went in the wrong direction as the base. Which mine did. So...off with it.cute little guy