The Tree Thread

[BobbyLane]

Carp
the tree doesnt have great taper, i created a split in the main trunk that should help to give the illusion of better taper over time.
also, the removal of wood from this vigorous area will stop excessive thickening...
a lot of people think we carve trees just for 'character', this isnt true

 

[leatherback]

Root over rock; pre-bonsai!

 

[leatherback]

Summer repotting anyone?

 

[BobbyLane]

Hackberry in development, i think ill get one more flush out of this.
considerable difference in growth on all trees this season. we had that two month heat wave last season, this season growth hasnt been as rampant


back to the Hackberry, the leaves have reduced nicely in one season, i didnt think the leaves would reduce as well as the Chinese hackberry. twigging up and getting dense now, the species is notorious for ultra fine twigging.

 

[jaco94]

Elm
Front view



Back view
It looks like another much smaller tree , because the top goes backwards .

 

[Jeremy]

Zelkova repotted, waiting for spring to arrive

 

[Cadillactaste]

Weeping Ryusen...Was sitting out back just enjoying the peace and quiet. Love this hobby of ours. A bit untidy, growing out an apex.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

 

[Cadillactaste]

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Beautiful composition. The pot is an all time favorite.
Bougainvillea

 

[TN_Jim]

invasive privet, first pot

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Beautiful composition. The pot is an all time favorite.
Bougainvillea

Thanks, it’s one I commissioned from Sam Miller. Never cared much for it and will be selling it in the spring.
Itoigawa in a nice Bigei:

 

[BobbyLane]

Carpinus, looking forward to the winter image...

 

[Johnnyd]

New Japanese maple.

 

[BobbyLane]

This carp is being prepped for a large uro in the top of the trunk,


it will be big enough for an owl

 

[BobbyLane]

actually, not that big.
i mapped it out here, it will look like its connected to the top hollow

 

[jaco94]

Acer palmatum



The same tree, 4 years ago .

 

[coltranem]

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BVF is that pot saying your Bonsai is in denial and it is a full size tree? Or maybe it is saying there is no proof akadama works? It's a joke people keep it light

Korean Hornbeam Forest

 

[Jeremy]

Ficus Salicaria root cutting, destined for shohin

 

[BobbyLane]

Hackberry side view

 

[SantaFeBonsai]