Literati Tosho

[Lewiscarnes]

The Tosho is awesome. Does anybody in the US grow Tosho junipers? I have looked and can't find any small Tosho junipers for sale.

 

[aml1014]

The Tosho is awesome. Does anybody in the US grow Tosho junipers? I have looked and can't find any small Tosho junipers for sale.

I might know a guy with a few cuttings, I'll ask him and if he does I'll message you.

Aaron

 

[Bonsai Nut]

They are pretty hard to find. I just started about 8 cuttings last year. Check back with me in about 20 years

If you are looking for nursery trees, you might check for "shore juniper" Juniperus rigida conferta, which is VERY closely related and shares most/all characteristics. Don't ask me to explain the difference between a Juniperus rigida and a Juniperus rigida conferta

 

[Andrew Robson]

We are thinking of grafting some to Rocky Mountian Juniper, if we find the right tree...

 

[fredtruck]

Very exciting tree, Brian. I like the literati.

 

[wireme]

We are thinking of grafting some to Rocky Mountian Juniper, if we find the right tree...

What would the right tree look like?

 

[Andrew Robson]

What would the right tree look like?

Good question! We'll know when we find it! The trunk has to feel like a Tosho trunk, as they grow a bit different in nature than Shinpaku.

One with silvery bark would be a plus. My guess would be a powerful tapered tree with subtle movement, but I'll see what my teacher has in mind...

My sempai Bobby loves Tosho, so I think he'll probably start grafting first. I'm excited to see what he comes up with!


Nice styling, Brian. Good start to this tree!

 

[Chopsie]

Beautiful tree!

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Night shot...

 

[chicago1980]

Night shot...
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I regretfully passed on this tree at the price. Looks fantastic.

 

[sorce]

Something about that branch looking like a continuation of a loop is distracting to me.

I'd like to see that branch moved away from the front of the trunk too.

It feels disconnected somehow.



Wait wait....

Less foliage.

?

Sorce

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Something about that branch looking like a continuation of a loop is distracting to me.
I'd like to see that branch moved away from the front of the trunk too.
It feels disconnected somehow.
Wait wait....
Less foliage.View attachment 121481
Sorce

Yes, the virt is closer to the final plan, but I'm reducing it slowly. Eventually, it will be a few full, razor-thin pads.

 

[sorce]

Nice....

razor-thin pads.

Better wear gloves!

Sorce

 

[JudyB]

Beautiful Brian! For some reason I want to tip it ever so slightly to the right....

 

[dirk hoorelbeke]

This tree is early in it's development, but shows it's enormous character already. I like where this is going...

 

[Shun]

I really like yout tree! Thank you for showing it to us..!

Cheers from Brazil!

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Cool shot on a foggy day really shows the movement of the ribbon deadwood...

 

[chicago1980]

Cool shot on a foggy day really shows the movement of the ribbon deadwood...
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Wonderful growth!

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Sara Rayner pot... me like.

 

[Adair M]

Good question! We'll know when we find it! The trunk has to feel like a Tosho trunk, as they grow a bit different in nature than Shinpaku.

One with silvery bark would be a plus. My guess would be a powerful tapered tree with subtle movement, but I'll see what my teacher has in mind...

My sempai Bobby loves Tosho, so I think he'll probably start grafting first. I'm excited to see what he comes up with!


Nice styling, Brian. Good start to this tree!

Typically, Tosho has a burl deadwood section. Or, most of the pictures I've seen have them.