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Japanese Larch Shohin?
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Leo in N E Illinois
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It is great to see this larch again. It has become a favorite, I really like seeing the updates on this one. Thanks for sharing and good work.
ghues
Omono
Need to change the Title as I’ve been advised that this is a European Larch (by someone who knew the whole story of how Larch came to central Vancouver Island - visionary Forester?).
Anyway, our club had a concrete slab making workshop so I thought I’ll use this one for the time being. Future vision is for a shallow rectangle pot. I removed all of last years wiring and will adjust the branches this winter. Left a couple of cones on for interest.
Anyway, our club had a concrete slab making workshop so I thought I’ll use this one for the time being. Future vision is for a shallow rectangle pot. I removed all of last years wiring and will adjust the branches this winter. Left a couple of cones on for interest.
ghues
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So far so good.
AlainK
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Great tree ! 
... though I much prefer it in a high pot.
... though I much prefer it in a high pot.
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
The slab style pot is really good and works really well with this tree, JMHO.Great tree !
... though I much prefer it in a high pot.
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
So beautiful. And such short needles, How do you manage them to get such short needles?
Vance Wood
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Take the photos in early Spring before the needles lengthen and the shoots emerge and elongate.
Lazylightningny
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I really love the transformation of this one over time. You've done well with it.
ghues
Omono
Vance is correct with taking the photo now, but I do follow a regime that I got from Ryan Neil on how to trim them (larches), all summer long. However as this one was repotted last month I may not be as aggressive this summer......
ghues
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misfit11
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I've loved this tree since you first posted it way back when. Larches in general are a favorite of mine and I wish we could grow them here in the Bay Area. I'm with Alain in that I liked it in the high pot better (I guess I suggested a crescent pot back in the day). Looks like people are divided on that one. Different strokes I guess. Nonetheless, it's a great tree and I'm always glad to see it.
Cory
Cory
misfit11
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AlainK
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Something like that, yes.
I think a flat slab doesn't fit with the dynamics of the tree.
At least, it's too "soft", too rounded. To me, to my "perception", it's a sort of antinomy (1).
Perhaps a very angular pot with a raised base (rocky hill) for the tree, like some penjing could be OK ?
I mean it's a very
(1) I had to check it up to be sure it meant the same in English : https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antinomic Pheww... Close shave
ghues
Omono
Thanks Cory and Alain,
I here you......still have not found the right container....(which are very difficult to find up here)....I just keep growing it and got into cement pots last couple of years and slipped it into this.
I have been working with potter Sam Miller (SLC- Utah) on making a more traditional pot, tossing around ideas of a shallow rectangle or oval.
Another thought I’ve had while repotting it this March....in the future maybe I’ll slip it off the rock for an exposed root style?
I here you......still have not found the right container....(which are very difficult to find up here)....I just keep growing it and got into cement pots last couple of years and slipped it into this.
I have been working with potter Sam Miller (SLC- Utah) on making a more traditional pot, tossing around ideas of a shallow rectangle or oval.
Another thought I’ve had while repotting it this March....in the future maybe I’ll slip it off the rock for an exposed root style?
It's Kev
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I recently found out that a Japanese larch exists, wanted to buy one but I didn’t trust Chinese translation.
You reckon I’d be able to keep one in my zone 10 if I can give it some mid day shade?
You reckon I’d be able to keep one in my zone 10 if I can give it some mid day shade?
Leo in N E Illinois
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ghues
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Hey Leo,
Funny you mention Sam.....ESP or what? I actually sent him a photo and we discussed a collaboration but didn’t firm up anything... then boom Covid hit, Sam in Utah, me GWN
...maybe next year.
ghues
Omono
ghues
Omono
This one has woken up.....such a vivid early green flush....with some sun highlights.
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