My first real one :-)

[SupathaiflY]

This weekend I finally visited a real bonsai center. My other trees (pepper and ulmus) come from a large garden center and I didn't know what to expect.
I had a one hour drive ahead and I was really hoping I wouldn't get dissappointed and come to a place where they have like 20 trees and all way out of budget.

When I arrived I saw a large front garden with some trees in pots, nothing special thou... Found the sign entrance.
I was welcomed by the owner who was just giving a class. Told him what the point of my visit was and he took a moment to talk to me.
He told me to have a look around and I could call him when I needed anything.

In the front there were some pots, soil etc... And then I entered the greenhouse...
The quality and quantity was far more than I ever expected How on earth was I'm going to pick a tree out of allllll these trees.....? (All trees were pricetagged so that narrowed my choice pretty fast )

This is the tree I fell for (and my wallet could handle )

 

[ajm55555]

Nice catch SupathaiflY!
Where is this place?

 

[AndyJ]

Nice tree!! I'm only learning so won't offer you any advice on what you do with it and how you develop it but will watch with interest!

 

[SupathaiflY]

Nice catch SupathaiflY!
Where is this place?

Thanks Andrew!
I'm from Belgium (Europe) and the place is called gingko bonsai center.
Don't know if I'm allowed to post a link to the website.

 

[SupathaiflY]

Nice tree!! I'm only learning so won't offer you any advice on what you do with it and how you develop it but will watch with interest!

Thanks Andy
I hope you have a copple of years.. it might take a while...

 

[leatherback]

lol. Yeah at Ginkgo you would have been overwhelmed!

Is this a deshojo maple?

 

[SupathaiflY]

lol. Yeah at Ginkgo you would have been overwhelmed!
Is this a deshojo maple?

Yes, I really was

I can not confirm that it's a deshojo.

 

[ajm55555]

Thanks Andrew!
I'm from Belgium (Europe) and the place is called gingko bonsai center.
Don't know if I'm allowed to post a link to the website.

I'm living in Germany. I think there should be no problem sharing a link, since it's a request, not ad spam.

 

[ajm55555]

I'm living in Germany. I think there should be no problem sharing a link, since it's a request, not ad spam.

It was easy to find. Thanks for the name ;-)
Please post updates on your Deshojo! And good luck

 

[SupathaiflY]

I'm living in Germany. I think there should be no problem sharing a link, since it's a request, not ad spam.

Worth the visit. And while you're there, it's about 15 minutes away from Gent.

 

[dirk hoorelbeke]

I would advice to take classes there, great insights and some free group meetings with discussions a few times a year. Worth one hour of driving. (it must mean we live not far apart). You picked up a nice one. Looks like a regular acer palmatum although there are some hints of red in the branches. There is absolutely no other nursery you will find "cheap" developed material, yamadori and high end quality trees next to each other. http://dannybonsaicenterginkgo.skynetblogs.be/ or find "Danny ginkgo" on facebook. This tree has had its first styling last year and a lot of branches stayed on the tree to leave options open. You can end with a good tree in 5 years or a fantastic one in 10 years (with guidance).

 

[defra]

Ive been to ginko once and was actualy the first time for me too visiting a real bonsai nursery so i know how amazed you must have been lol
im from holland it was well worth the 3,5 hour drive lol

You picked a nice tree
It seems to have some inversed taper in the top i sugest to think about an airlayer, if you choose to airlayer the top off you will have another tree

Im into bonsai 2 years now and just started attending some workshops and like dirk says it will realy help you improve your tree's but also your own knowledge and techniques there are quite a few bonsai clubs in belgium too so maybe even one close to you probably worth a visit too

 

[SupathaiflY]

I would advice to take classes there, great insights and some free group meetings with discussions a few times a year. Worth one hour of driving. (it must mean we live not far apart). You picked up a nice one. Looks like a regular acer palmatum although there are some hints of red in the branches. There is absolutely no other nursery you will find "cheap" developed material, yamadori and high end quality trees next to each other. http://dannybonsaicenterginkgo.skynetblogs.be/ or find "Danny ginkgo" on facebook. This tree has had its first styling last year and a lot of branches stayed on the tree to leave options open. You can end with a good tree in 5 years or a fantastic one in 10 years (with guidance).

Thans Dirk!
I will attend some classes for sure!
First class I normally attend will be about repotting but it's hard to get a free spot
I need all the help I can get and I'm sure the quality of guidance I'll get there will be great.

 

[SupathaiflY]

Ive been to ginko once and was actualy the first time for me too visiting a real bonsai nursery so i know how amazed you must have been lol
im from holland it was well worth the 3,5 hour drive lol
You picked a nice tree

Thanks!
And yes, the moment I stepped into the greenhouse... I knew I had to postpone all my other plans for that day
I'm glad you like the tree I went for. Wasn't easy but I fell right away for it.

 

[SupathaiflY]

Update:
First leaves starting to pop

 

[leatherback]

Red foliage. Lucky you.

 

[SupathaiflY]

Red foliage. Lucky you.

Yep
I'll keep the pictures coming

 

[Cadillactaste]

Thanks Andrew!
I'm from Belgium (Europe) and the place is called gingko bonsai center.
Don't know if I'm allowed to post a link to the website.

Ginkgo bonsai center...any ginkgos? Lovely tree...

Unsure if permitted by our rules? Or the bonsai center. You would be able to share link if concerned about rules here.

Congrats on the tree. Looks sweet!

 

[SupathaiflY]

Darlene,
Google the first three words of your post and you'll find it straight away.

He surely has some ginkgos. I'm not sure what to think of them... Not such a fan of the tree but I do like the shape of the leaves.

 

[ajm55555]

First leaves starting to pop

Not a Deshojo. Still a very nice tree.