Looking for Pear

[MACH5]

Looking for larger and mature pear bonsai material specially Bradford variety. Please let me know if anyone here knows of a source or has one for sale.

Much appreciated!
M5

 

[Waldo Street Pottery]

My pal Russell and I both have nice ones developing that we collected 3 years ago. Mine is a 3-4" trunk, his is 3-4" but splits very low into 3. There are tons down here growing wild (invasive?) to collect. They are fast and fun, I cut mine back at least 3 times last year. I will do root work this year to see what's down below in the grow box. If all is well it may go into a nicer container. If I only knew a guy... Come down to Atlanta in Feb/March Mach 5!

 

[Waldo Street Pottery]

My pal Russell and I both have nice ones developing that we collected 3 years ago. Mine is a 3-4" trunk, his is 3-4" but splits very low into 3. There are tons down here growing wild (invasive?) to collect. They are fast and fun, I cut mine back at least 3 times last year. I will do root work this year to see what's down below in the grow box. If all is well it may go into a nicer container. If I only knew a guy... Come down to Atlanta in Feb/March Mach 5!

Sorry for the bad pic, it's hiding with other trees in a winter spot. They are tough trees, this one still has some green after 2 nights of low 20's...

 

[_#1_]

Man nice bark.

You're not willing to dig some up in spring and trade for cash?

 

[just.wing.it]

Nice bark!

 

[Waldo Street Pottery]

Man nice bark.

You're not willing to dig some up in spring and trade for cash?

Yeah, maybe!

 

[MACH5]

Sorry for the bad pic, it's hiding with other trees in a winter spot. They are tough trees, this one still has some green after 2 nights of low 20's...
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Thanks Eli. Yep, this is the sort of material I am looking for. I didn't know you had access to that many! I would have talked to you more about it at the winter show in Kannapolis. Do you (or willing) to ship? I'd love to go down to Atlanta but the reality is I am doubtful I will make it down that far any time soon.


I missed my chance getting a really nice one at the Nationals 2014 auction. I hear it went for cheap because it was too big for most folks. Bill also had a great one exhibited at the show.

 

[fh05]

Check with Jim Gremal

 

[MACH5]

Check with Jim Gremal

Thanks! Will do.

 

[JudyB]

Now we all want one!

 

[MACH5]

Now we all want one!

 

[PaulH]

Check with Scott at Lotus Bonsai. He had some when I got this one from him. Maybe he has more.

 

[MACH5]

Ok thank you Paul! Great tree BTW!

 

[Don Blackmond]

I have a some pre-bonsai still in the ground that I may dig in the spring. Pears, apples, plums, crabs, mulberry, cherry, a few peach, and a variety of other flowering/fruiting trees. Big trunks. Some with decently developed branching already. Loads of them just waiting for my strong back and weak mind....

 

[MACH5]

I have a some pre-bonsai still in the ground that I may dig in the spring. Pears, apples, plums, crabs, mulberry, cherry, a few peach, and a variety of other flowering/fruiting trees. Big trunks. Some with decently developed branching already. Loads of them just waiting for my strong back and weak mind....

Should have known you had some! Be happy to see what you have when spring comes Don. Thanks for the reply.

 

[JudyB]

Spring just got a little more exciting....

 

[coh]

Now we all want one!

I had one. I neglected to keep it watered one winter and killed it (I'm pretty sure that was the reason it and another tree perished). Wasn't a great tree, but it did have a big base and tremendous bark and great fall color. And I had gotten it for free from a club member who was downsizing his collection. Would love to find another nice specimen. Bill V has a couple that are beautiful.

I still have the two trunks sitting somewhere in the yard as reminders to be more aware during the winter.

 

[JoeR]

Are you sure you want one of those stinky (and I mean dead fish stinky) trees? I think a nice crabapple would be a far superior option. Bradford pears are planted all around here, and in bloom they literally smell like fish...


We would love first dibs on that stuff when you pull it out Don...

 

[MACH5]

Are you sure you want one of those stinky (and I mean dead fish stinky) trees? I think a nice crabapple would be a far superior option. Bradford pears are planted all around here, and in bloom they literally smell like fish...


We would love first dibs on that stuff when you pull it out Don...

Thanks Joe. I am aware of their stinky reputation. Still, love their textured bark, autumn color and small yellowish fruit. If I do get one, I suppose I may have to put it away during blooming?

 

[justBonsai]

Are you sure you want one of those stinky (and I mean dead fish stinky) trees? I think a nice crabapple would be a far superior option. Bradford pears are planted all around here, and in bloom they literally smell like fish...


We would love first dibs on that stuff when you pull it out Don...

They are indiscreetly called "cum trees" at my college. As a gentle breeze casts off their delicate white flowers a succession of gags can be heard in the distance....