Hope this one lives.....

[cole morton]

Love this one!

 

[ghues]

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Are you asking about the collection area or what's in the grow box?...... The latter .......transplant soil mixture, is a combination of the original forest floor (which covers the roots) beneath those, above and in between is a mix of pumice, a small amount of left over red lava and Seasoil....lots of rain water. Here is another one from the same trip....sorry that the one photo is out of focus but one can see how this tree was growing flat against the rock.....in the foreground is the branch on the left side of pot.
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This warmer than normal summer really invigorated the 2015/16 yamadori. I just finished the initial styling of this Pinus Contorta Contorta. Not sure about a”front” but have chosen the 2nd photo...... where it leans forward. Not sure about the second trunk which I “Contorted” in line with the much larger main trunk.....the small one stays for now.

 

[ghues]

After a comment on another thread (Choosing the front last) I took another look at this one and moved the top towards the right, which appears to achieve a more balanced look. I could/should shift the viewing angle to the right so that the main trunks are closer together. That will probably be a challenge when placing it into a pot, or on a rock/slab.

 

[twisted trees]

Recent Shore Pine Yamadori. I initially wanted to stand it upright but it's root formation prevented that....looking at the photo, I might just go with the slanted style lol.
The base split a long time ago so it has nice weathered deadwood and kinda acts like an anchor....can picture it in a long narrow handmade cement pot with much more on the right side to just under the first branch.
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It a nice piece. From far away from the tree I'd say keep working on the roots and increasing vigor. Wiring the existing foliage into fan shapes to allow sunlight to reach as many buds as possible. Inctease the ramification.

Developing the roots to support it is paramount.

Now, while increasing it's vigor, why not think about it some more until it feels right.

What soil is it in?

 

[ghues]

It a nice piece. From far away from the tree I'd say keep working on the roots and increasing vigor. Wiring the existing foliage into fan shapes to allow sunlight to reach as many buds as possible. Inctease the ramification.

Developing the roots to support it is paramount.

Now, while increasing it's vigor, why not think about it some more until it feels right.

What soil is it in?

Of course, if you zoom in, you should notice that every branch is wired ( down to #18 copper) anspread to increase lite penetration.
It’s young on its Bonsai journey, it’s done exceptional well since collection and will continue to due so with lots of organic nutrition. This species does very well after collection and even in its first year it has produced lots of back buds.
The ramification will take many more years but at least the framework is set for now.
It still has a lot of native soil but was planted in a combination of pumice and Seasoil. I also mixed a lot of its native humus (soil litter) into the mix as I believe in the symbiotic relationship it provides. The native soil will be removed over the next couple or reports....probably it will do into a grow box or grow pot next spring for the next couple of years.
G

 

[twisted trees]

Of course, if you zoom in, you should notice that every branch is wired ( down to #18 copper) anspread to increase lite penetration.
It’s young on its Bonsai journey, it’s done exceptional well since collection and will continue to due so with lots of organic nutrition. This species does very well after collection and even in its first year it has produced lots of back buds.
The ramification will take many more years but at least the framework is set for now.
It still has a lot of native soil but was planted in a combination of pumice and Seasoil. I also mixed a lot of its native humus (soil litter) into the mix as I believe in the symbiotic relationship it provides. The native soil will be removed over the next couple or reports....probably it will do into a grow box or grow pot next spring for the next couple of years.
G

It sounds like it's ready then. Good job. I see interest in the dead wood that leads the eye to the bottom branch. I might eastablish a crown that caps the top of the trunk. Then use the other foliage to work the eye back down. Then that bottom branch could be put in a lot of places to complete the design.

 

[ghues]

An update on one of these Shore Pines. Will repot it next spring as it’s starting to evolve and continues to thrive. I have deliberately left on the majority of branches to assist building it’s health.

 

[ghues]

Here is an update on a couple of these.
Before, after on the Literati/bunjin and the informal upright(?) soaking up the evening sun, will wire/style later on.
Why does this program not put your photos in the same order as you select . Arrrrrgggg..... the first of course is after, Third photo is before etc. The very tall one in the last photo will be fun to tackle.

 

[ghues]

Two of the same trees in different light (angles). The left side of the semi cascade is wired and arranged........ working on the right side and apex next.

 

[ghues]

After reducing needles and a little finer wiring....in the early morning light.

 

[ghues]

Another Shore Pine .... Love all the gentle curves.
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Here is the tree now, coming along......

 

[ghues]

Five years into development/design. Repotted spring 2019, fed it well this summer to assist in developing interior budding and growth. Needles are long but they will shorten over the coming years.
G

 

[ghues]

For those few folks who have followed this thread, a couple of these trees taken yesterday.

 

[ghues]

This one is headed into winter nice and healthy. This isn’t the front.....in its biweekly rotation position.

 

[ghues]

A better view of the trunk line........but still poor photography

 

[ghues]

While thinning needles, removing downward facing needles, branchlets etc and rotating the tree on the barber chair table, found this potential front. Has a focal point that draws you in and shows more positive features? Apex needs more height. Needles will significantly reduce in length in a couple of years if I do everything correctly

 

[penumbra]

View attachment 116938
Are you asking about the collection area or what's in the grow box?...... The latter .......transplant soil mixture, is a combination of the original forest floor (which covers the roots) beneath those, above and in between is a mix of pumice, a small amount of left over red lava and Seasoil....lots of rain water. Here is another one from the same trip....sorry that the one photo is out of focus but one can see how this tree was growing flat against the rock.....in the foreground is the branch on the left side of pot.
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I love what you are collecting. Especially love the last one.

Wow, older thread than I had thought. Great trees.

 

[ghues]

Winter Update on this Shore Pine, a few different angles. Time to get the needles to shorten. Photo of needle length are the average size needles from 3 trees ...... this one had the longest.

 

[ghues]

This one was repotted in spring 2020. Winter update. I don’t like the tension from the lean on either side so I tried looking for another more favourable front.

 

[ghues]

Here are two of my best choices.......must have taken 20 photos with minor directional adjustments.....probably somewhere in between these two with a stronger lean forward.