The Tree Thread

[SantaFeBonsai]

Sometimes when you just can’t find the love for a particular tree you have to do something bold that only you can appreciate.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Sometimes when you just can’t find the love for a particular tree you have to do something bold that only you can appreciate.

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That pot with the live wood is going to be gorgeous...and where you took that tree...Well done!

My Olive...with new shoes which are by Erin Pottery.

 

[BobbyLane]

Zelkova in development

 

[River's Edge]

Sometimes it is interesting to see the before and present. Often times the change is considerable. This Azalea was grown in a typical landscape bed for 25 years prior to being dug out for Bonsai. The height of the tree at that time was approximately four or five feet. Over the past decade I have reduced and compacted with new foliage to the present height of 26 inches. This spring i thread grafted a couple of extra branches in suitable locations. The tree should be much better in appearance within a few more years! Two shots for interest one in 2015 and one in 2019. Flowering in 2020.
As dug from the flower bed in 2011.

 

[Paulpash]

Potentilla after a restructure of branches and reduction of congested twigs last Winter. Second cutback this year - not really done much with it tbh except add a bit of wire and liberal use of guy wires a la WP.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Stewartia trimmed and ready for photos.

 

[River's Edge]

Thought I would share another Satsuki Azalea time capsule. First photo as dug from landscape ( 2011). second photo this spring (2020).

 

[BobbyLane]

little mushroom living with Zelkova

 

[Clicio]

Zelkova

What a beautiful nebari!

Another neagari JBP

 

[Forsoothe!]

I'm a little confused. What makes a Satsuki a Satsuki?

 

[Kadebe]

I'm a little confused. What makes a Satsuki a Satsuki?

I guess every Rhodondendron Indicum is a Satsuki? I read that Satsuki comes from Sa-tsuki... means fifth month and symbolises springtime.
That's also when they bloom

 

[Clicio]

@Forsoothe! and @Kadebe you both owe us a tree, this is the tree thread.

Kusamono are allowed?
Tokusa in an Onodera pot.

 

[Forsoothe!]

@Forsoothe! and @Kadebe you both owe us a tree, this is the tree thread.

Kusamono are allowed?
Tokusa in an Onodera pot.
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Tree? A 28" tall forest. Paid in excess.

 

[SeanS]

Flowering quince (superba or speciosa, not sure)

 

[SniffingKrylon]

Decided to make a pot for this little guy, thought it looked interesting.

 

[MACH5]

Zelkova in development
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I think this one will be outstanding Bobby!


Chojubai

 

[ihaveaspaceship]

A little nana juniper. One of my first trees.


coast live oak - very much in development


Metrosideros about 2 years after a trunk chop + repot. They seem to grow slow.


Crape Myrtle about ready to flower. I think ill let this one do its thing for a week then cut back.


A JBP from @cmeg1 Excited to clean and wire it up this fall

 

[cmeg1]

A little nana juniper. One of my first trees.
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coast live oak - very much in development
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Metrosideros about 2 years after a trunk chop + repot. They seem to grow slow.
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Crape Myrtle about ready to flower. I think ill let this one do its thing for a week then cut back.
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A JBP from @cmeg1 Excited to clean and wire it up this fall
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Wow! @ihaveaspaceship
10 leaders All your trees look very happy!
What size is the terra cotta container on the pine cutting?
Curious as to the size of this cutting.

Oh and here is my oldest tree I own now.......I usually don’t post in this superthread✌

Had some nice Zelkova ,of course they have been sold.

 

[JoeR]

I think this one will be outstanding Bobby!


Chojubai

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While the top view is pretty too I wanna see the front! I was about to post BIN when your bid on the auctions page popped up for the chojubai, you fiend! Lol

Sometimes it is interesting to see the before and present. Often times the change is considerable. This Azalea was grown in a typical landscape bed for 25 years prior to being dug out for Bonsai. The height of the tree at that time was approximately four or five feet. Over the past decade I have reduced and compacted with new foliage to the present height of 26 inches. This spring i thread grafted a couple of extra branches in suitable locations. The tree should be much better in appearance within a few more years! Two shots for interest one in 2015 and one in 2019. Flowering in 2020.View attachment 321607View attachment 321608View attachment 321609View attachment 321610
As dug from the flower bed in 2011.

Do you know the cultivar? Hard to see, maybe hino crimson? Really like this one, great character

Obligatory shimpaku pic

 

[Forsoothe!]

Desmodium unifoliatum grape soda aroma? Not here...