Willow leaf ficus...asking for advise
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stacy allen muse
Chumono
the shape I think is nice.
with willow leaf, they hedge really well, and I would do this rather than create pads.
Just shape the whole tree almost into a mushroom type shape.
kinda what Jim Smith does...
http://www.jimsmithbonsai.com/Catalog/catalog_page_1.htm
dislikes...
the root on the right of the first photo kinda bugs me,
wonder if it should be buried in a replanting???
What if one angled the tree slightly to the right.
also, need to amp up the foilage here.
Do you defoilate this tree?
Do you fertilize?
reason I ask is this should have alot more leaves.
other than this, I like where it is headed...
with willow leaf, they hedge really well, and I would do this rather than create pads.
Just shape the whole tree almost into a mushroom type shape.
kinda what Jim Smith does...
http://www.jimsmithbonsai.com/Catalog/catalog_page_1.htm
dislikes...
the root on the right of the first photo kinda bugs me,
wonder if it should be buried in a replanting???
What if one angled the tree slightly to the right.
also, need to amp up the foilage here.
Do you defoilate this tree?
Do you fertilize?
reason I ask is this should have alot more leaves.
other than this, I like where it is headed...
edprocoat
Masterpiece
Its a nice looking little tree. I would like to see it a bit fuller though. It reminds me of a stately old tree that has seen some severe weather.
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Redwood Ryan
Masterpiece
The second picture is the front, right? If so, what if you developed some aerial roots in the bottom left of that knob that is on the left section of the tree?
jk_lewis
Masterpiece
It is a tad unruly. ALL the branches need wiring, and branches and leaves arranged in pads. Leaves need to be plucked to get rid of downward pointing leaves. That tall skinny and very straight trunk needs either to be hidden by foliage or cut.
It has a marvelous trunk and base! Pot seems to fit it. I agree that picture 2 is the clean winner for the front.
Here's a quick virt with the trunk covered by foliage (or regrown).
It has a marvelous trunk and base! Pot seems to fit it. I agree that picture 2 is the clean winner for the front.
Here's a quick virt with the trunk covered by foliage (or regrown).
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tree4me
Shohin
Thanks to everyone so far for the advice...
How much of a difference would it create if I cut all the branchlets as opposed to defoliating or would it be negligible? I'd prefer to work canopies with developed branches, it shows more detail Is this too much to ask for from this size and type of material?
How much of a difference would it create if I cut all the branchlets as opposed to defoliating or would it be negligible? I'd prefer to work canopies with developed branches, it shows more detail Is this too much to ask for from this size and type of material?
jason biggs
Chumono
in picture 1 i would hollow out the cut at the top of the left hand trunk,with a concave cutter...
tmmason10
Omono
You've got a really interestting base and trunk, but really need to bring the apex down a bit. Might need to hack back and regrow at some point.
october
Masterpiece
This is a very nice tree... With excellent potential. I think that with some creative wiring, you can bring the entire top of the tree down and make a more compact design.
Here is a virt with the top half brought down and filled in.
Rob
Here is a virt with the top half brought down and filled in.
Rob
tree4me
Shohin
Poink88
Imperial Masterpiece
On the last pic...I would have removed the left branch/trunk and planted it separately=2 better trees in the future (if the swollen part is not a gall).
As-is, that bulbous part just won't work IMHO.
As-is, that bulbous part just won't work IMHO.
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sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Poink. Pleeasee remove yourself from the inside of my head!
That left trunk, if not gall, will make a killer tree!
And the new pics show a Lot of promise for the remaining too. 2. For sure.
Sorce.
jk_lewis
Masterpiece
Very nice. I do recommend you defoliate at least once every summer to promote smaller leaves and a fuller canopy. And stay away from a pointy top. Figs don't grow that way.
