Scrog’s JM #3

[Scrogdor]

Not exactly sure what kind of JM this is, maybe an Arakawa? Regarding the carving, the top is cleaned up, but water will build up there from rain. Will this find its own natural way through the tree or do I need to drill an exit hole or something?

Last tree is actually a cypress but using it for some inspiration maybe.

 

[Scrogdor]

Still in the process of chopping some of branches at long internodes/ choosing to completely remove some.

 

[misfit11]

The base with that rootage is a bit of a challenge. You could ground layer it but that would be a bit of a project. Maybe you just embrace its weirdness and create one of Walter Pall's fairy tail trees. The other issue that I see is that large chop. That will take a very long time to heal and especially so in that pot. I would consider putting it in a larger pot like an Anderson Flat or even putting it in the ground. The nice thing about Anderson Flats is that you can set them on the ground and allow the roots to escape. This makes them grow faster and you also can keep the roots somewhat manageable. Finally, I see some very long internodes on some of those primary branches. If you're growing them out to thicken them that's fine, but you'll eventually probably want to cut them back as far as the first node. I've noticed that JMs make these long internodes when they are fed well and there's little ramification. They just aren't useable in bonsai.

I know this seems like a lot, but such is bonsai. There just aren't many quick fixes. You're in for the long haul.

Cory

 

[Scrogdor]

The base with that rootage is a bit of a challenge. You could ground layer it but that would be a bit of a project. Maybe you just embrace its weirdness and create one of Walter Pall's fairy tail trees. The other issue that I see is that large chop. That will take a very long time to heal and especially so in that pot. I would consider putting it in a larger pot like an Anderson Flat or even putting it in the ground. The nice thing about Anderson Flats is that you can set them on the ground and allow the roots to escape. This makes them grow faster and you also can keep the roots somewhat manageable. Finally, I see some very long internodes on some of those primary branches. If you're growing them out to thicken them that's fine, but you'll eventually probably want to cut them back as far as the first node. I've noticed that JMs make these long internodes when they are fed well and there's little ramification. They just aren't useable in bonsai.

I know this seems like a lot, but such is bonsai. There just aren't many quick fixes. You're in for the long haul.

Cory

I picked this one up with the intention of it being a pretty weird tree. Definitely not a traditional bonsai. Maybe a Sleepy hollowesk tree where the hollow is featured.

I just cut back all the lower branches to their first internode.

 

[19Mateo83]

I love the fairy tail sleepy hollow styled trees. I wish there was more of them in mature

 

[Scrogdor]

I love the fairy tail sleepy hollow styled trees. I wish there was more of them in mature

Haha me too, that's why when I saw this one I had to have it. Could tell the trunk had been rotting underneath the stump at the top and creating a natural hollow for some time so I thought it was perfect to try.

 

[19Mateo83]

Haha me too, that's why when I saw this one I had to have it. Could tell the trunk had been rotting underneath the stump at the top and creating a natural hollow for some time so I thought it was perfect to try.

I would have bought it too

 

[Scrogdor]

Moved this to a budget flat with drilled holes in the bottom. Cut some of the branches shorter.

 

[BobbyLane]

If mine I would pot deeper, so just the flare from the two roots is visible. I dont think the gap does anything for this tree even as a fairytale tree. but if you like it.
maybe even tilting right slightly so the heavy left root becomes more of an anchoring root might enhance the interest, while still leaving some flare from the right side visible.

although looking again, maybe just drop deeper and keep the angle as is.

 

[Scrogdor]

If mine I would pot deeper, so just the flare from the two roots is visible. I dont think the gap does anything for this tree even as a fairytale tree. but if you like it.
maybe even tilting right slightly so the heavy left root becomes more of an anchoring root might enhance the interest, while still leaving some flare from the right side visible.

although looking again, maybe just drop deeper and keep the angle as is.

Like this? My next question would be the process for getting more tertiary root flare from that point then. I guess a ground layer?

Also curious what this will look like when the bark develops because I think it’s an Arakawa.

 

[Scrogdor]

If I’m trying to make the hollow a feature, should I carve further down to make it look more natural? Something like this?

 

[Hack Yeah!]

Carving it down will certainly be different. I'd figure out how to sort the roots before working on the rest. Of course I also enjoy diving in and working the rest out as needed

 

[Ininaatigoons]

What a tree! What a project! I need to find something like this!