Stumpy is Getting Dressed

[twisted trees]

One of my favorite times of the year for larch.

 

[Wilson]

Awesome man! Really impressive how you have grown that so compact. For how vigorous larch grow, this is quite the tree. Congratulations on the recognition you received, it's well deserved!

 

[Tieball]

Your tree looks incredibly healthy. Well done on the care!

 

[Velodog2]

Did this tree just win a prize at a show? Well deserved. It is amazing. Would love to see it "undressed".

 

[crust]

Very cool tree--what's its story? what are its dimensions?

 

[Chuah]

Alan, tell us more about the history of this tree, where collected, year training, how you make it to win Best in Show, Thanks.

 

[twisted trees]

Did this tree just win a prize at a show? Well deserved. It is amazing. Would love to see it "undressed".

Stumpy won one the two Best in Show awards at the US National Shohin Exhibition.

 

[twisted trees]

Alan, tell us more about the history of this tree, where collected, year training, how you make it to win Best in Show, Thanks.

The development is cronicled in the International Bonsai magazine '16 #3.

 

[twisted trees]

Very cool tree--what's its story? what are its dimensions?

12".

 

[twisted trees]

Your tree looks incredibly healthy. Well done on the care!

Thank you. For me,when my trees are called healthy, it' a great compliment.

 

[twisted trees]

Awesome man! Really impressive how you have grown that so compact. For how vigorous larch grow, this is quite the tree. Congratulations on the recognition you received, it's well deserved!

Very meticulous pinching heaps keep this American larch tight. They are not known for such small needles.

 

[Rob_phillips]

Wow great tree

 

[twisted trees]

Wow great tree

Thank you. Credit needs to go to my teacher, Bill Valavanis. Without him my skills would be nowhere.

 

[Mark]

Stumpy is Beloved!!!
He is an amazing fellow, Alan has treated him well and Stumpy shines!
One of my all time favorite trees.

 

[twisted trees]

Stumpy is Beloved!!!
He is an amazing fellow, Alan has treated him well and Stumpy shines!
One of my all time favorite trees.

Thank you Mark. I know you understanding the heart of bonsai so I cherish your adulation of my little friend.

 

[JudyB]

Stumpy is very beautiful. Must be wonderful to see this tree daily, thanks for sharing.

 

[M. Frary]

Very meticulous pinching heaps keep this American larch tight. They are not known for such small needles.

Have you ever tried defoliating one?

 

[twisted trees]

Have you ever tried defoliating one?

Too much work!

 

[M. Frary]

Too much work!

I was just wondering if that was one of the tamarack tricks you use.
Also,when out looking at larches,have you noticed that some have naturally shorter needles?

 

[crust]

U

12".

Ultra-sweet tree. Its size makes it even more special!