JWP Aoi 02/04/2025

[Japonicus]

I've always wanted an Aoi, so when I saw this one on eBay last week
given the decent low graft and stage of development of the tree, the price was right.
Woulda been nice if it were already transitioned to bonsai soil, so this Spring, I will begin that.
It was pretty clean really, and rather healthy. Didn't take long to clean out the dead needles.








The seller said the tree had not been repotted on their watch for at least 2 years. Have not looked under the hood yet,
but time to order some more akadama soon.

 

[Japonicus]

Seller said it was grafted to JBP. I estimate the tree at 5-7 yrs old, so that's highly unlikely.
Looks like strobis, or strobiformis to me.

 

[Joelshack2362]

Nice find on ebay, best of luck!

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

I've always wanted an Aoi, so when I saw this one on eBay last week
given the decent low graft and stage of development of the tree, the price was right.
Woulda been nice if it were already transitioned to bonsai soil, so this Spring, I will begin that.
It was pretty clean really, and rather healthy. Didn't take long to clean out the dead needles.

The seller said the tree had not been repotted on their watch for at least 2 years. Have not looked under the hood yet,
but time to order some more akadama soon.

This place is pretty decent with free shipping.

 

[Japonicus]

This place is pretty decent with free shipping.

Thanks. Have you used this particular product?
Curious how hard and nomial size.
Also % of fines and smalls that I personally toss
as I don't use muck for any ROR.

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

Thanks. Have you used this particular product?
Curious how hard and nomial size.
Also % of fines and smalls that I personally toss
as I don't use muck for any ROR.

I recently bought a bag, but I haven't opened it yet. @19Mateo83 posted it in the "Latest purchases" thread so he may be able to answer your questions. I guess I shouldn't be sharing it if I hadn't used it I was just going by the name brand and price as I've seen the same bag at my bonsai nursery for $70. And the seller in that link has different sizes I went with the 3-6MM size.

 

[19Mateo83]

I recently bought a bag, but I haven't opened it yet. @19Mateo83 posted it in the "Latest purchases" thread so he may be able to answer your questions. I guess I shouldn't be sharing it if I hadn't used it I was just going by the name brand and price as I've seen the same bag at my bonsai nursery for $70. And the seller in that link has different sizes I went with the 3-6MM size.

I haven’t gotten into mine yet. It appears to be softer than the triple red line stuff.