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[Kodama]

Hey Bonsai Nuts! While I am only entering my 5th year of practice and have so much to learn I am intrigued to see the difference of growth and change of the projects over the years.
Of the ones I have kept alive...I'll start with just a couple that are decent enough to show progress. I would love to see any before & after shots of your projects you can share for further inspiration.

Green Mound Juniper

Jacqueline Hillier Elm

 

[Bonsai Forest]

With such a nice and elegant trunk line in the Juniper, show us the trunk line with a beautiful literati style, my friend!

 

[Dragon60]

Here's my Japanese Privet I collected in 2018. The second 2 pics were taken today. This tree was a save from some apartment workers that had chopped it and we're getting ready to dig it up and throw it away. I asked if I could dig it up and keep it just in time.

 

[Cajunrider]

Hey Bonsai Nuts! While I am only entering my 5th year of practice and have so much to learn I am intrigued to see the difference of growth and change of the projects over the years.
Of the ones I have kept alive...I'll start with just a couple that are decent enough to show progress. I would love to see any before & after shots of your projects you can share for further inspiration.

Green Mound Juniper
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Jacqueline Hillier Elm
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We have a ton of progression threads that do the same. I guess you want a short cut to see quick change. I will list a couple of mine then. Others will have way too many to list. Just check out the progression threads.

Bald cypress
January 2023


March 2024


Royal poinciana
2019


April 2024

 

[RJG2]

San Jose juniper

July 2020



November 2023

 

[RJG2]

Ficus microcarpa 'green mound'

August 2020



August 2023

 

[Cajunrider]

We have a ton of progression threads that do the same. I guess you want a short cut to see quick change. I will list a couple of mine then. Others will have way too many to list. Just check out the progression threads.

Bald cypress
January 2023
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March 2024
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Royal poinciana
2019
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April 2024
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Ilex vomitoria under the tutelage of BNut iluminairies like @Brian Van Fleet and @Shibui

How should I chop this ilex?

The trunk is about the size I want. I just want to develop some taper as soon as I can.

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