16” Round Container - Inspiration

[Chunky Trunks]

Hello,
I am just over a year in and matching trees with pots is tough. What would you put in a container like this? My initial thought was a massive cascade or twin trunk juniper. Thoughts? Feel free to send examples as well. Really cool Japanese pot. Thank you to NaoTK for helping me trace the origins.

 

[NaoTK]

Bunjin conifer or satsuki. This pot is rustic and screams bunjin.

 

[Chunky Trunks]

Bunjin conifer or satsuki. This pot is rustic and screams bunjin.

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I air layered a large satsuki last October but it did not strike roots. I will give it another year and start training it over rock. Or this pinus echinata? I will look into bunjin but this pot is 16 inches across. Quite large pot.

 

[bdmatt]

As NaoTK said, a bunjin conifer or satsuki. Funny enough, I actually had a bunjin shimpaku and satsuki in the exact pot. No longer have the shimpaku anymore but I do have the satsuki and photos.

 

[Chunky Trunks]

As NaoTK said, a bunjin conifer or satsuki. Funny enough, I actually had a bunjin shimpaku and satsuki in the exact pot. No longer have the shimpaku anymore but I do have the satsuki and photos.
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That’s absolutely incredible. Azalea in a number 16! That could be the same pot.

 

[Ruddigger]

I agree with Nao. Round pots are for cascade/semi cascades and bunjins.

 

[Attmos]

Hello,
I am just over a year in and matching trees with pots is tough. What would you put in a container like this? My initial thought was a massive cascade or twin trunk juniper. Thoughts? Feel free to send examples as well. Really cool Japanese pot. Thank you to NaoTK for helping me trace the origins.

Only a year in and already matching trees to pots? What's your secret?

 

[Chunky Trunks]

Haha… I still know nothing. I saw a tree in one pot. I saw that same tree in a pot that complimented the color shape and feel of the tree. It made all the difference in the world as far as aesthetics. Not saying I’m good at it now, but it is a very important part of Bonsai, I just found out.

 

[Attmos]

Haha… I still know nothing. I saw a tree in one pot. I saw that same tree in a pot that complimented the color shape and feel of the tree. It made all the difference in the world as far as aesthetics. Not saying I’m good at it now, but it is a very important part of Bonsai, I just found out.

I'm just having fun with you.

But I look forward to the day when you can give me advice on matching my trees to pots.