Deshojo from Gregory Beach Bonsai

[LanceMac10]

Don Blackmond has some VERY nice material and is more than helpful in finding what your looking for. Took the time to send me several images of similar material to what I was interested in. Arrived promptly and well-packaged. Very easy purchase and very pleased with the material.

Here are some images and some possible pot combinations. Thoughts?

 

[LanceMac10]

 

[cmeg1]

Very nice!
Let us see when you finish potting.
I just received a little shishigashira mini today from him ,perfect time to re-pot.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Which shoes does it now wear? Don has amazing material. You can't go wrong going that route. Great addition!

 

[Les]

I've been eyeballing that tree on his site but I already had spend my tree allowance for the spring lol. I still want a deshojo nice pick up !

 

[sorce]

I like it at first G....Lance.

But after looking at it more.
I think you got a 2fer.


I love the base.

Lately, I've been noting how when the shape of the branches match the shape of the trunk, the trees really work.(for me)
Most notably, the last Bjorn Japan Video.
One a them good ones.

So, the straight to wiggle doesn't make sense to me. In short, IMO, it's a 2fer.

That said, both pots are too big, I'd stick it in a basket for this year's layer!

The top one'll need a semi cascade pot. And the remainder, with a few new branches, is dope and creepy, and works in that pot.

Sorce

 

[Don Blackmond]

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.
I would select a smaller pot than any shown.

 

[LanceMac10]

Well, if I go smaller, there is no room for any "Ebihara" technique. Not sure it needs it, per se, but considered it an option.
Air-layer........?


Just needs some time.....

Here are some other containers..

Les, Don has several available. In fact, I inquired about one he had listed on his website and was informed it was sold. He took the time to look thru his stock and offered at least six others for consideration. All documented with a clear, detailed image. Very professional approach, but with the sensitivity of an enthusiast. Good business model to follow.

As always, thanks to all for comments and critiques!
P.S. that picture with the beer is a stock photo.....I ain't started drinking......yet......heheheeeee....

 

[sorce]

Bogus!

Start drinking!

Sorce

 

[LanceMac10]

Should find something....gonna be busy....gotta' get things done pronto....
Guinness anyone?

 

[0soyoung]

Guinness anyone?

You betcha!

 

[JudyB]

Nice Clump!
I agree with you about the Don experience. It's not just a business to him...

 

[LanceMac10]

I'm a poor photographer. But I did repot it.

 

[JudyB]

Gonna look great with that leaf color and that pot. Make sure you take some photos from a lower angle next time too.

 

[MACH5]

Good tree Lance! And yes I will also say that Don is great to deal with, with great trees! I think your trunk line goes on forever. In my opinion, the top third needs to go. It may certainly be cut shorter but I may be inclined to use as much of that curvy trunk as possible. A better picture taken at the right angle will help see it better.

Your clump looks really nice! Let me know if you want to sell it to me LOL! I'd love to see it set lower in the pot.

 

[sorce]

Photographer?
At least you got a picture.

I don't even see an A/L attempt!
Now that is poor.

Seriously....

may be inclined to use as much of that curvy trunk as possible

Maybe it just needs to leave the soil at a bit of a different angle?
And just cut that 2in club off the top.

Jesus....where did that 3rd trunk come from?

Honestly. For me. This would still be a "project of ten shohin". And You still get a dope ass tree from the base.

Ok maybe it's 8 and Mame.

And just imagine all the cute little pots You get to buy! Cheaper to ship!

Sorce

 

[sorce]

Or add a tornado!



Toto is viewing the would be front.

Sorce

 

[Tieball]

and creepy, and works in that pot.

Sorce

I like that "creepy" commentary. I can see that clearly....perfect description.

 

[LanceMac10]

Not a Deshojo, but I stuck with it...

 

[JoeR]

Not a Deshojo, but I stuck with it...

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What is it then? Standard a. palmatum? Still nice though