Weekend at Bjorn’s

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Some Saturday afternoon wiring. Yet another tree in need of a repot. Which I can’t wait, b/c thing is heavy af.

I’d like to see that apex continue to move right over time, but overall, I’m happy with the progress.





Might also consider this angle as well:

 

[Orion_metalhead]

I like the second angle shown.

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Repotted.

I don’t love the pot choice, but I didn’t have anything else in that size. Oh well, now I can be on the lookout for something that will work better.

 

[Shogun610]

Repotted.

I don’t love the pot choice, but I didn’t have anything else in that size. Oh well, now I can be on the lookout for something that will work better.

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What happened to the old pot ? Too big for roots I guess?

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

What happened to the old pot ? Too big for roots I guess?

It’s probably hard to tell, but the old pot was huge. Probably twice the size.

The current pot is a great size (actually a touch too deep), just not the color or shape I’d like to see.

The old pot was also super heavy. I can actually move the tree around now without breaking my back!

 

[Shogun610]

It’s probably hard to tell, but the old pot was huge. Probably twice the size.

The current pot is a great size (actually a touch too deep), just not the color or shape I’d like to see.

The old pot was also super heavy. I can actually move the tree around now without breaking my back!

That’s important as well haha easy mobility and too big of a pot .. looking good !

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Repotted the hinoki yesterday. Was still digging out dirt/soil from 5 years ago.

It was a rather aggressive repot, fingers crossed it responds well.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Repotted the hinoki yesterday. Was still digging out dirt/soil from 5 years ago.

It was a rather aggressive repot, fingers crossed it responds well.

You should pot that hinoki in a shallow wide pot which emphasizes its height. A deep square pot like the one you are using is appropriate for chunky shohin material.

 

[Paradox]

I agree with @Bonsai Nut
It would look better in a more shallow pot
BUT only if the root mass can be spread that thin. It's something you can work towards over time.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

I agree with @Bonsai Nut
It would look better in a more shallow pot
BUT only if the root mass can be spread that thin. It's something you can work towards over time.

I keep this particular picture in my "bonsai design" file because it is so striking. I wonder if the pot is a special pot that has a recessed area in the middle to allow a little more soil depth. Otherwise I think it might err on the side of being TOO shallow. But I still like it

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

I keep this particular picture in my "bonsai design" file because it is so striking. I wonder if the pot is a special pot that has a recessed area in the middle to allow a little more soil depth. Otherwise I think it might err on the side of being TOO shallow. But I still like it

I would kill that tree if it was in my collection, no doubt .

As for mine, your feedback is spot on.

I need to get the rootball flatter…which I hope to do over time, as @Paradox mentioned.

 

[Matt3839]

Beautiful Hinoki PeachLoveBonsai! Do you happen to know the cultivar by chance?

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Beautiful Hinoki PeachLoveBonsai! Do you happen to know the cultivar by chance?

I believe it’s called “Wells Select” or “Wells Special”. I can’t quite remember.

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

You can see the Hinoki progress here:

Thread 'Hinoki #1'

Sep 18, 2025

You can see the first 6 years or so of this tree’s journey here:


But I feel this tree deserves its own thread.

Haven’t done anything with this tree for 2 years. Needs reworked. Might do that later this month.

We’ll see.

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[Jrmcmich]

Cool progression thread on these trees. Nice job!