2 European Hornbeams - almost flawless yamadori material

[Dalmat]

slovenčina in Slovakia

Ups. We also better understand Slovaks then Slovenians. But with couple beers everything works fluently all ways.Lol
And by the way , nice stuff there.

 

[Waltron]

They are starting to grow right now. Have never been collecting them but I am planning to do so this spring. Just waiting for some rain. I usually go for these in summer/autumn (writing latin names because I only know English names for porcini, chantarelle and oyster mushroom): Boletus Edulis, Neoboletus luridiformis, Xerocomellus chrysenteron, Boletus subtomentosus, Boletus badius, Xerocomellus pruinatus, Cantharellus cibarius, Pleurotus ostreatus and sometimes Amanita rubescens (called blusher?).

right on mate. morels, american name: hill billy gold, I also get chicken of the woods in fall on occasion, its pretty good, not like morel though.

love your hornbeams man, I've also collected several of those already this year.

 

[Giga]

Thats very epic find!

 

[R3x]

love your hornbeams man, I've also collected several of those already this year.

Thanx - I like them too. A lot. After long searching I found some with whom I do not have to make compromises. Will search the area some more to see if some hidden gems are maybe left there.

 

[Tieball]

Similar like my experience, except about 1 of 500 in my area is not straight. I just keep looking for that particular one. Timely, exhausting, but it pays off.

I believe that's exactly how to approach the collecting. Don't collect everything just because you can...but be selective. Yields better results, challenges and creative fun. I enjoy reading and seeing your experience with what you collect in your area.

 

[R3x]

Here's quick update on those 2 large trees from this afternoon. It was raining through the night so the leaves are nice fresh. The trees are growing nicely so it seems I will have to do some pruning later this year and maybe some preliminary wiring.

 

[Giga]

Here's quick update on those 2 large trees from this afternoon. It was raining through the night so the leaves are nice fresh. The trees are growing nicely so it seems I will have to do some pruning later this year and maybe some preliminary wiring.
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I just pruned mine the first time this year, best to let them grow till the new growth hardens off then cut back hard. BUT Since these where collected this year it would best best just to completely leave them alone for the first year.

 

[petegreg]

Right, let them run free this year, protect well in winter, avoid root works for at least 2 years.
Look how low you chopped them on collecting, no problem to do the same with branches...good for branch taper. Next spring if they're trouble free it's a good time for branch selection.

 

[Maros]

Here's quick update on those 2 large trees from this afternoon. It was raining through the night so the leaves are nice fresh. The trees are growing nicely so it seems I will have to do some pruning later this year and maybe some preliminary wiring.
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Let it grow for now. You need a lot of foliage growth to generate root growth. Wait for few more weeks, and then wire loosely those branches you want to keep into more desirable positions. Use thicker (1,5 - 2 mm) aluminium wire to prevent biting in too quickly. Don't cut back until autumn, or next spring.
fingers crossed.

 

[my nellie]

Happily awakened!
I wish you successful continuation!

 

[R3x]

Let it grow for now. You need a lot of foliage growth to generate root growth. Wait for few more weeks, and then wire loosely those branches you want to keep into more desirable positions. Use thicker (1,5 - 2 mm) aluminium wire to prevent biting in too quickly. Don't cut back until autumn, or next spring.
fingers crossed.

This is along the lines I wanted to proceed. Thanx for advice.

 

[just.wing.it]

Great trees! Let them grow unrestricted this year! Gotta get roots!
Very nice trees!

 

[M. Frary]

! Gotta get roots

It's why I put deciduous trees in colanders.
Like cheating.
In a very good way.

 

[R3x]

I have added 2 new threads regarding preliminary styling of these 2 trees:
https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/large-european-hornbeam-yamadori-no-1-advice-is-welcome.30907/
https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/large-european-hornbeam-yamadori-no-2-advice-is-welcome.30908/

 

[Stan Kengai]

I think Slovakia is just north of Atlanta Or else that's Smyrna. Except Smyrna is in Greece. No wait... I think Smyrna is in Greece AND Georgia! Now I'm confused...

@Bonsai Nut Georgia also has a Cairo, pronounced Kay-row, a Vienna, pronounced vie-Enna, and an Athens, pronounced redneck. You can't say we're not a cultured state.

 

[erb.75]

update?

 

[R3x]

update?

Will do. I did some cleaning on larger one, shortened thick branches, removed the top straight piece. Started doing the smaller one. Will wire and shorten the shoots so they start branching. Will post photos when done - probably over the weekend.

 

[R3x]

Here's 2 quick snaps of the trees. I considerably shortened (and even removed some) thick branches, removed top from the larger one. On the larger one I left long branch on untouched (see first picture on the left side) - planning to airlayer it later as it's got some interesting shape, subtle movement and decent taper. Seems to long to be kept. Any opinions on that?

 

[Waltron]

Sweet man those are exciting. Don’t let the tops get out of hand.

 

[R3x]

Sweet man those are exciting. Don’t let the tops get out of hand.

I am actually letting the tops grow freely so they help closing the wounds created by big cuts. Don't need more tops on first one as there are 3 quite thick branches that will form the apex but on the second one I want to grow the top so that I gain some natural looking taper and transition. After that I will considerably shorten it and build fine ramification there. Till that I am planning to let it grow and gain strength.