leatherback
The Treedeemer
I do hope so! But from what I have seen so far.. And considering I would layer this year, starting next years'growing season with a new set of shoes that needs to be worn in first, and me going to work the roots at some point too; Maybe not lifting, but certainly undercutting, it might take a little longer.I would guess 3 yrs at most for 3”
More and more, I realize that a good nebari is the cherry on top of bonsai. So I would happily sacrificy a year or so of explosive growth by keeping the roots in check. Unless someone can convince me that the nebari will improve quickly with frequent rootwork once in pot?
While the brooms look nice, I just feel they have been overdone and everyone seems to have one or two at an exhibit. What you don't see is gnarly spreading oak styles like they grow. That's what I want
Hehe. The motherplant has been in the ground for a bit and I am at a 2-3 inch diameter, with 4 cutbacks so far. Going for a much wilder version of Zelkova. But the longer I look at bonsai, the more I appreciate the challenge in growing a good broom. And to me, Zelkova looks like the best species for it.
No worries. I like it when people try to be smarter than the rest. It gives me things to reflect upon and maybe learn that there are two sides to each story. And for the rest.. Water on a ducks' back?I am truely sorry this thread has become so messed up.
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