Larch Forest
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jkd2572
Masterpiece
That turned out well. Are you thinking about wiring the branches down when it recovers from the potting?
tmmason10
Omono
I agree with the last comment. Great placement and depth, but the branches need to be wired down. The difference will be very appreciable when this is done. Best to wait until after the needles fall off at this point though.
ghues
Omono
Why would you recommend to do that after the neeldes fall? After the needles fall the trees sap slows to a trickle, I think that if one did it during the more active period the branches would set a little better?
My thoughts would be that you'd do that while the tree is still somewhat active in the late summer so that when it gets dormant the branches would set to the configuration wired?
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edprocoat
Masterpiece
Very nice looking forest group ! I would definetly take ghues advice and wait till late next summer. That way the trees have a chance to recover and settle in before you heap more abuse on them. Wiring down the branches should look really nice with those trees. Good luck with it.
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tmmason10
Omono
I guess It's just the fact that its easier to wire when it doesn't have the needles in the way and it's clearer to see the branch arrangement. I think Lenz says to do it right before the buds open in spring, but I figured it could be done in fall as well just like pines are. You're probably right about the branches not setting but I would think that just means the wire needs to stay on longer.
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Thanks for the replies. I wasn't planning on doing any wiring at this time as I want to let the trees recover and settle some. Wiring will happen next year.
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Thanks, yes the pot is wood, made out of cedar.
jk_lewis
Masterpiece
Nice grouping, BUT . . .
I don't like the rocks. They don't look like they belong there. Rocks in nature would have a smooth surface and look like they'd been aged by wind and ice for millennia. Find some river rock, then bury them at least half way into the soil to give them a feeling of permanence.
I like the wooden pot, but not necessarily for this planting. I'd suggest something wider and shallower, or a slab.
I don't like the rocks. They don't look like they belong there. Rocks in nature would have a smooth surface and look like they'd been aged by wind and ice for millennia. Find some river rock, then bury them at least half way into the soil to give them a feeling of permanence.
I like the wooden pot, but not necessarily for this planting. I'd suggest something wider and shallower, or a slab.
bougie nights
Mame
Nice planting. Make sure you complete your profile as it will let the experienced members give you specific advice.
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Thanks all for the compliments/suggestions.
JKL,
A slab may be an option down the road though, but I kind of like the pot because it looks great up close and was made by one of the senior members of the club. He made ten of them for the workshop! There was discussion about the rocks about whether they belonged where they are or at all. I think with moss and perhaps a little path of gravel going through the middle it may look more natural.
JKL,
A slab may be an option down the road though, but I kind of like the pot because it looks great up close and was made by one of the senior members of the club. He made ten of them for the workshop! There was discussion about the rocks about whether they belonged where they are or at all. I think with moss and perhaps a little path of gravel going through the middle it may look more natural.
discusmike
Omono
Very nice start on a forest,be patient.Nice box,good woodwork.
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
I was tempted, but figured I would just give it more time in the pot. Wiring branches down will eventually happen though.
Larch are strong--unless completely unestablished and wiggly, putting off the wiring will just make it harder. I routinely repot and wire larch at the same time. Forests are a pain though and its a lot of work but early wiring means for a good established form and later--less wiring, or at least just detail wiring. I have two forest that are not done myself--but then they are frozen still and we have a foot of snow in the yard.
catfish chapstick
Chumono
looking nice. i love the wood pot. if it were mine i wouldn't be able to resist the urge to wire 
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
well I lost one tree in this group this summer. It's odd, but something must have been wrong with it all along. I first noticed an issue last fall when all needles turned yellow and dropped, but one tree kind of just had half browning needles which didn't drop. It did push new growth this year but then everything started dropping and browning quickly and then... dead.
No clue what could have happened as the other trees in the group are doing great. so now I have a forest of 4. Bonsai rule nazis are going to have a field day til i figure out what to. Do I replace the one tree or move em all into a bigger pot with even more.....hmmmm
No clue what could have happened as the other trees in the group are doing great. so now I have a forest of 4. Bonsai rule nazis are going to have a field day til i figure out what to. Do I replace the one tree or move em all into a bigger pot with even more.....hmmmm
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