The UGLY tree thread

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This one is being regrown this year.
 

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You guys are a bunch of amateurs. In fairness to me, the boxwood grew naturally like that within a larger shrub. I just separated it.
 

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You guys are a bunch of amateurs. In fairness to me, the boxwood grew naturally like that within a larger shrub. I just separated it.

Nice stuff- fits right in! :p

That Pine looks like it might have some potential one day though, just needs to grow out.. Like a lot! I have been pretty slack posting more pics of my ugly stuff... A Buddy of mine gave me some trees recently that DEFINITELY do not belong in this thread, and I have spent most my time working on them...
 

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I have lots that will beat (uglier than) all these posted trees. :rolleyes: (not proud either)
 

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I have lots that will beat (uglier than) all these posted trees. :rolleyes: (not proud either)

No shame...I just think it's informative about how to conquer flaws that every tree has. Too many people think the cool trees just come that way.
 

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Nice, big trunk- but a funky structure for sure... Is that... A Trident?
Nope, not a Trident. Some other sort of landscape variety that was collected by a past president of PBA around here about 20 yrs ago. Leaves dont really reduce and internodes are as long as your arm. But I got it at an auction years ago when he passed. It has a decent base. I put it in the ground several years ago to regain some vigor and just put it in a box with pumice and akadama. We'll see.
 
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No shame...I just think it's informative about how to conquer flaws that every tree has. Too many people think the cool trees just come that way.


So true. I think it's a shame when beginners are afraid to post trees for fear of the material not being pretty enough. Sure it sucks a bit to have your bubble burst but people need to realize they will be better for it. I have ugly trees and through the forum I came to learn why they are ugly, how to fix try and fix them and how to find trees with better potential so I don't duplicate mistakes. I like to think now any ugly tree I acquire was free or cost next to nothing and was more for just to mess around and try things on.
 

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Nope, not a Trident. Some other sort of landscape variety that was collected by a past president of PBA around here about 20 yrs ago. Leaves dont really reduce and internodes are as long as your arm. But I got it at an auction years ago when he passed. It has a decent base. I put it in the ground several years ago to regain some vigor and just put it in a box with pumice and akadama. We'll see.

Well good luck!
 

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Ugly tree...

Hello everyone!

Here is a young Mulberry bonsai. The picture is from last summer and, as a beginner, I hope he survived the incredibly harsh Indiana winter this past season...

I call it "Cascade on a Stick":rolleyes:

 

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I know there are more ugly trees out there than what we have seen here so far! I am rejuvenating this thread to add a few more of my own when I get home!
 

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How about these from my past....

Who the Hell ever heard of an elm tanuki? Now you have. These are scans of the pictures, I can't believe I wasted the money on film and developing.

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Ooo a thread I can actively participate in hahaha heres my ugly s shaped tree :) Chinese elm......

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