Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
I had to go out of town last week on business and drove past a Mom & Pop that I figured I would stop and check it out on the way back. It was about 1:00 by the time I finally made it there and the temp was 92° so I didn’t want to stop for long as I was in my dress shirt and pants. I started looking around at the junipers and all they had were examples like they sell at the box stores. So, I moved on to the shade cloth area and noticed a few JMs hidden among some yard trees. There were about ten red and green maples and then there it was; an awesome ungrafted Seiryu Laceleaf (the only one). It stands about 6 feet and trunk is close to 2 inches with small 1 inch leaves and after I remove a few branches has some decent movement.
It’s not over yet. On the way out I asked the owner if he had any other junipers and tells me there’s more out back. Out back? In a flash I’m amongst a sea of potted plants and trees. I headed for the junipers and was not disappointed. Picked up five Pasoni in 3 gallon pots with trunks ranging from 2 ½ - 3 inches above the soil line. They need repotted badly but I’ll be patient and wait until they are dormant. He also said I could have as many Grey Owls as I wanted for $5 each. I know they don’t make good bonsai but what the heck I bought three to play around with. Nice day at the office… Can't wait to go back
It’s not over yet. On the way out I asked the owner if he had any other junipers and tells me there’s more out back. Out back? In a flash I’m amongst a sea of potted plants and trees. I headed for the junipers and was not disappointed. Picked up five Pasoni in 3 gallon pots with trunks ranging from 2 ½ - 3 inches above the soil line. They need repotted badly but I’ll be patient and wait until they are dormant. He also said I could have as many Grey Owls as I wanted for $5 each. I know they don’t make good bonsai but what the heck I bought three to play around with. Nice day at the office… Can't wait to go back
