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Imperial Masterpiece
Since there's been a lot of talk about silverberries lately, I figured I'd post the one I'm working on. This is a cheapy from ebay (it might have been from the same seller who has those olive tunks). Supposed to be E. pungens and based on the leaves, flowering time (fall) and fruit, I would agree. Have had it for a few years and it's doing OK. Once I feel confident enough about it maybe I'll splurge on one of the ones listed on bonsaiimportcompany.com. Maybe not.
Current image below. Followed by a couple of images with a potential canopy outlined in green.
Possible eventual canopy shape (roughly), though probably drawn too large. Working on developing primary branches and ramification so some of what is there now won't be around for long.
Don't really like the angle of the lower left branch in the first 2 images so I've photoshopped it raised a bit. This may be better. I don't love that branch but think the tree needs something there.
There is also an issue with reverse taper in the trunk in that area. I might try to grow some foliage in that area to hide it, or perhaps carve some deadwood to match the jin just below.
Flower buds! The interesting thing is this is very new growth. Around Aug 1 I pruned back pretty hard and didn't know if I'd get any flowers this year. Guess I got my answer! Buds are forming on both new growth and older/established branches.
Flowers from last year. I can almost smell them now...
Current image below. Followed by a couple of images with a potential canopy outlined in green.
Possible eventual canopy shape (roughly), though probably drawn too large. Working on developing primary branches and ramification so some of what is there now won't be around for long.
Don't really like the angle of the lower left branch in the first 2 images so I've photoshopped it raised a bit. This may be better. I don't love that branch but think the tree needs something there.
There is also an issue with reverse taper in the trunk in that area. I might try to grow some foliage in that area to hide it, or perhaps carve some deadwood to match the jin just below.
Flower buds! The interesting thing is this is very new growth. Around Aug 1 I pruned back pretty hard and didn't know if I'd get any flowers this year. Guess I got my answer! Buds are forming on both new growth and older/established branches.
Flowers from last year. I can almost smell them now...