Itoigawa juniper Stock

[Brian Van Fleet]

Spent a little time on this Itoigawa over the weekend. It seems to be maturing nicely, and the pot is good, but not great. Still hunting for just the perfect antique red clay pot...not that I have anything specific in mind...?
Before scrubbing, pruning, wiring, and mossing:

And after...

 

[Dav4]

Bjorn is rubbing off on you... nice!

 

[Ingvill]

From first to last picture it's hard to believe it's actually the same tree, I think what you have achieved looks great.
I appreciate all the good information & pics you have taken the time to post.
It often amazes me how people can see a possible "end tree" from such a "messy" start, and these kinds of threads teaches us newbies a lot in that department.
Thank you so much for sharing, and it definetly deserves the perfect pot next time

 

[Stan Kengai]

Great progression, Brian. Thank you for sharing. Your most recent post inspired me to clean up a Kishu I've been growing out for about 5 years.

 

[LeonardB]

Great progression, Brian. Thank you for sharing. Your most recent post inspired me to clean up a Kishu I've been growing out for about 5 years.

We would love to see your Kishu workings!

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

One more night shot. I need to break up the crown just a little.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

3 months later...no trimming other than to shorten some of the long runners. I was expecting to see more juvenile foliage as a result of the hard cutback done in May, but it did well.

 

[just.wing.it]

Wow, nice tree BVF!
Brilliant transformation in only 6 years.
Makes me want to push mine a little harder...
Very nice work and thread.
Much appreciated.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Enjoying some mist on the shaggy foliage.

 

[LanceMac10]

Hey @Brian Van Fleet , noticed you in Bjorn's latest blog post concerning his initial Intensive Bonsai Program. Care to share some thoughts, and perhaps a little first-hand impression of his operation? You can keep it brief, or not at all......I'm aware you meet privately as well, but was curious just what he has down there or if he is more inclined to be more "workshop" than "retail nursery".



Any static from wearing the 'Bama "A" in Tennessee?

 

[LeonardB]

Brian,
Just the growth from August to October was impressive. What kind of fertilization were you applying?
Leonard

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Brian,
Just the growth from August to October was impressive. What kind of fertilization were you applying?
Leonard

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Had a chance to give this one a repot and a haircut...

 

[Adair M]

Had a chance to give this one a repot and a haircut...
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Sweet!

 

[AZbonsai]

It is sweet!

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Another cool shot in the AM sun...

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Spring update, after tidying it up a little. It needs to be unwired soon, and thinned out...and one day a proper pot.

 

[bwaynef]

Hard to believe that's the same tree you posted initially. It's looking good.

 

[discusmike]

Amazing work Brian!

 

[chicago1980]

What pot do you have in mind?

Spring update, after tidying it up a little. It needs to be unwired soon, and thinned out...and one day a proper pot.
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