5yr native tree challenge - Leatherbacks Fagus sylvatica

[leatherback]

when they say bonsai requires patience’s, they mean patience for the world’s slowest drum roll…

Hahaha, Maybe you missed the end of the drum roll which was more like a mwa-mwa-mwa

The idea of the extra pot was to get a few more roots and build a banyan beech. But upon checking the roots, the big one did not live. So.. Off it went.

this thing is going to be awesome, and we’re not even halfway through! I really like how your work so far demonstrates that you’ve gotta let the tree come to you, so to speak.

Thx.. I DO hope it will be awesome. Bones are set. Not is is a matter of getting the branches to mature i place!

 

[Davidlpf]

I'll take a seat, a mug of warm spiced wine and wait for the updates!

Cheers.

 

[leatherback]

the updates!

Set for 2024!

 

[BobbyLane]

I came across this one on FB, on the bonsai before n after page. Think I may have glimpsed it also in one of your videos. Is there a thread on it?

 

[leatherback]

Is there a thread on it?

doubt it. lets see.. most recent pic i have now nearby..:




not too happy with te tree. thinking about selling it once the main wounds close further, assuming i do not improve it much more

 

[BobbyLane]

doubt it. lets see.. most recent pic i have now nearby..:


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not too happy with te tree. thinking about selling it once the main wounds close further, assuming i do not improve it much more

The movement is really good for Beech. Its a nice tree, but I can can see why you may not be that happy with some bits.

 

[leatherback]

A little more color, pics outside.

 

[leatherback]

Wham! Springtime!

 

[leatherback]

Tsjakka! Spring-Pruning!

 

[gooeytek]

That's turning out really nice.

 

[Gabler]

Tsjakka! Spring-Pruning!

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Good to see you made it home safely.

 

[leatherback]

Good to see you made it home safely.

Yes! All worked out. USA is safe once more!

 

[Joe Dupre']

What's the basic rules for this challenge? "5 year" and "native" are pretty straightforward. Can I start with this year's collection? Can I post something one or two years old?

 

[Gabler]

What's the basic rules for this challenge? "5 year" and "native" are pretty straightforward. Can I start with this year's collection? Can I post something one or two years old?

The Five Year "Native Tree, Native Pot" Challenge!

Welcome to the Five Year "Native Tree, Native Pot" Challenge! Simply said, this challenge is for you to produce bonsai from trees native to around where you live and to pot them up in a container from your country. The idea for this challenge is to push your creativity and allow you to...

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