The Tree Thread

[Poink88]

...and this has popped
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funny how they do that. this one thick root fused with the pot, then cracked it open.

Don,

That is one reason why I try to avoid this shape of pots. Makes it difficult to repot and the tree cannot push itself out if need be.

On Dorothy's, she must have secured that tree very well to the pot. Otherwise, I believe the tree would have pushed itself up instead.

A collected quince.
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[nathanbs]

I second that! How long has it been in training? Thanks



Nice tree, nathanbs. Do you have a pic of the old front? When was the tree planted over the rock? Thanks

Virtual
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Best,
Dorothy

Not sure when and who actually started the tree. R. Neil thinks he saw it in a magazine or on the cover years back but could not remember where and when. Here is the old front, main issue is that a couple of the roots are dead so it changes things a bit

 

[cascade]

funny how they do that. this one thick root fused with the pot, then cracked it open.

Wow, that almost looks cool, Don! You can count the rings..



Best,
Dorothy

 

[cascade]

Don,

That is one reason why I try to avoid this shape of pots. Makes it difficult to repot and the tree cannot push itself out if need be.

On Dorothy's, she must have secured that tree very well to the pot. Otherwise, I believe the tree would have pushed itself up instead.

A collected quince.
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I cheated a little. This is Ernie's (spouse) tree. I do take care of it though..It was firmly wired in and needed repotting as we let it grow out for 2 years to develop more suitable branches.

This is the same tree from years ago. It was once featured in a bonsai magazine. Ernie collected it locally off the railroad tracks, almost beaten to death (the tree!) by those chains they used to clear and flatten the ground along the tracks:



Best,
Dorothy

 

[cascade]

Not sure when and who actually started the tree. R. Neil thinks he saw it in a magazine or on the cover years back but could not remember where and when. Here is the old front, main issue is that a couple of the roots are dead so it changes things a bit
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Do you know what kind of rock it is?


No, no, no! You are doing it all wrong..


Best,
Dorothy

 

[nathanbs]

Do you know what kind of rock it is?


No, no, no! You are doing it all wrong..
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Best,
Dorothy

Damn you almost answered without a pic
it appears to be some sort of shale or slate. Very heavy
heres a pretty cool grape cascade that i cant wait to put in a pot

 

[sam]

can I play too?

can I join the fun?

best wishes, sam

 

[bonsaibp]

Nice bougie.
Just sold this wisteria

 

[Poink88]

I cheated a little. This is Ernie's (spouse) tree. I do take care of it though..It was firmly wired in and needed repotting as we let it grow out for 2 years to develop more suitable branches.

This is the same tree from years ago. It was once featured in a bonsai magazine. Ernie collected it locally off the railroad tracks, almost beaten to death (the tree!) by those chains they used to clear and flatten the ground along the tracks:

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Best,
Dorothy

Very nice Casuarina.

A nursery reject Japanese Blueberry with leaves and branches built in 8 months by pinching (I know you do not pinch LOL). I love the year round fall like colors of the old leaves of this tree. I will try to prune and wire this shortly. Carving will come later.
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[cascade]

can I join the fun?

best wishes, sam

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You already did, Sam! Like in old times.. ahh, I enjoyed the weekend challenge. Perhaps I shall start a thread..

Beautiful Bougie!

Parsonii juniper project, result


Best,
Dorothy

 

[cascade]

Very nice Casuarina.

A nursery reject Japanese Blueberry with leaves and branches built in 8 months by pinching (I know you do not pinch LOL). I love the year round fall like colors of the old leaves of this tree. I will try to prune and wire this shortly. Carving will come later.
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Interesting project. How big are the leafs? Do they reduce more?

The result of cutting (shears) Slash pine needles at the right time:
(Only done with a healthy tree!)


Best,
Dorothy

 

[coh]

You already did, Sam! Like in old times.. ahh, I enjoyed the weekend challenge. Perhaps I shall start a thread..

Beautiful Bougie!

Parsonii juniper project, result
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Best,
Dorothy

Dorothy, two questions - (1) is this the same tree as in the "nonono" post, and (2) what size is it? I've got a parsons juniper I picked up from a regular nursery a couple of years ago...trying to figure out what to do with it and this info might help.

Since I have to post something, here is my young camellia (sasanqua 'yuletide'). A little over two years from nursery stock. Sorry for the unusual viewpoint, I can't find a good picture from the standard front view. I'm still trying to figure out how to keep this one happy in our climate.

Chris

 

[Vance Wood]

You already did, Sam! Like in old times.. ahh, I enjoyed the weekend challenge. Perhaps I shall start a thread..

Beautiful Bougie!

Parsonii juniper project, result
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Best,
Dorothy

Beautiful Juniper with a lot of great things happening.

Shimpaku after first step in restyling in 2011

 

[cascade]

Dorothy, two questions - (1) is this the same tree as in the "nonono" post, and (2) what size is it? I've got a parsons juniper I picked up from a regular nursery a couple of years ago...trying to figure out what to do with it and this info might help.

Since I have to post something, here is my young camellia (sasanqua 'yuletide'). A little over two years from nursery stock. Sorry for the unusual viewpoint, I can't find a good picture from the standard front view. I'm still trying to figure out how to keep this one happy in our climate.

Chris

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Hi Chris,
the "nono" Juniper was a California juniper (XL) I purchased for the workshop with Marco at the 2006 GSBF Convention in Anaheim. I donated the tree to the auction as it would not grow in my area. The winning bidder once posted on IBC saying the tree was recovering. I never found the post again to keep up the contact with the person. Perhaps someone will recognize the tree?
The Parsonii in the other pic is only about 14 inches tall. Much smaller than the CA juniper.



Best,
Dorothy

 

[Poink88]

How big are the leafs? Do they reduce more?

The normal size is about 3" IIRC. Judging how the new growth are coming out I think they are reducing well. How much, I am not sure.

Another shot.
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[nathanbs]

heres a under shot of the branches of my ROR

 

[Don Blackmond]

heres a under shot of the branches of my ROR
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looks like one Guy Guidry was selling a few years back

 

[sam]

louisiana trees living in michigan ?

guessing. some of the guidry collection now lives in michigan ? sharing some trip photos.

best wishes, sam

 

[Don Blackmond]

guessing. some of the guidry collection now lives in michigan ? sharing some trip photos.

best wishes, sam


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actually no, but a few were from Louisiana

 

[cascade]

actually no, but a few were from Louisiana

Louisianians then.. Cute Juniper.

Ficus over rock (Ernie's tree)


Best,
Dorothy