Weeping Ryusen Maple...winter was harsh

[Cadillactaste]

My my...

What pretty bones!

Thank ya kindly. Kind of crazy...as I look back.

I think this gives a bit of understanding of size.

Tornado warning...so I got to lug the thing well watered into the greenhouse. Furthest area is the area this sits. Not going to lie...it's a butt kicker.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Heading into it's fall blush. Rained last night. Heavy booger. Now to lug it back outside.

Cadillactaste on Instagram: "Gosh... this has been with me since spring 2014. Collected after it was decimated by arctic winds/cold that threw us outside our planting zone. I had...possibly a 10-inch trunk with no structure that spring when I collect

0 likes, 0 comments - cadillactaste on October 17, 2023: "Gosh... this has been with me since spring 2014. Collected after it was decimated by arctic winds..."

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[Dan W.]

Looking good! Great progression.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Looking good! Great progression.

Thank ya kindly.

 

[Cadillactaste]

There it is...fall 2023 final shot.

 

[queenofsheba52]

Very pretty indeed! I have enjoyed this thread showing how you saved a memorial tree and made it into something even more beautiful.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Very pretty indeed! I have enjoyed this thread showing how you saved a memorial tree and made it into something even more beautiful.

Awwww thank you. Had it not been for the brief time in the hobby. [Less than a year] I never would have fantomed trying to save it.

Flew by the seat of my pants. But it turned out to be a sweet lemonade.

Here is video of it today. I went a bit different with lighting. As the grow lights today in the greenhouse as I went to move them out. Made the trees silhouette show through the foliage. And I was taken by that image.

Cadillactaste on Instagram: "Had to do it. Really liked the way in the greenhouse the silhouette was back-lit on the Ryusen. I would have to say. It's at its peak fall show."

13 likes, 8 comments - cadillactaste on October 24, 2023: "Had to do it. Really liked the way in the greenhouse the silhouette was back-lit on the Ryusen. ..."

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[Cadillactaste]

And a screenshot of the base...from the Instagram clip.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Won't lie...it's been a long while...since I've studied the Ryusen dormant with a calm mind... covid was ab avalanche...aside from my becoming sick. That said...humbly surprised by the winter silhouette.

Winds and rain took most the foliage. I decided to just remove what little was left.

 

[Colorado]

Wow! It’s looking great. It’s really unique. Love this tree!

 

[Cadillactaste]

Wow! It’s looking great. It’s really unique. Love this tree!

Thanks... I tried to keep with the characteristic...yet...taming it. I am...quite please with where it's at. Actually...it made me stop in my shoes when I went around the house and seen the leaves almost all blown off. I hadn't expected...it to look this good. Truly...took me back.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Because...I truly love a tree heading into winter silhouette...sharing. The winds and the rain...beat the Ryusen. Pile of leaves around it and on the surface of its pot. Yet I still see...beauty. I love the end of fall on our trees.

Cadillactaste on Instagram: "The wind seems to have died down...rain as well come to an end...went to check the trees...and was glad I had the Ryusen in for a fall shot. Being in the open...it didn't stand a chance at holding those leaves. Will make

19 likes, 4 comments - cadillactaste on October 28, 2023: "The wind seems to have died down...rain as well come to an end...went to check the trees...and wa..."

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[Cadillactaste]

Storms here... from watch to warnings. I didn't move the Ryusen to the greenhouse ...but moved it to the stone bench beside its perch where it sits. It's more sheltered here...as the wind blows over it verses the canopy a sail. I've a huge fire pit...you can see the tree is quite large. 4 foot width span... 15 1/2 inch pot.

Cadillactaste on Instagram: "Blast it... I pulled something while working out in my back this morning. Storms moving in. There is no way... I can two step. Trees bungee corded down...will stay there. Others moved to the ground just because I'm not m

14 likes, 2 comments - cadillactasteApril 17, 2024 on : "Blast it... I pulled something while working out in my back this morning. Storms moving in. There is no way... I can two step. Trees bun...".

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[Cadillactaste]

... had one actually tell me...this is not bonsai. But only a large shrub in a bonsai pot. Giggling... I may have paused...but I laughed a lot longer than the pause.

Up on the pedestal now threat of storms have passed. Clearly... one is a troll. as they have never shared a tree there. But to show the tree in a better light. Here it is.

Cadillactaste on Instagram: "The Ryusen maple... up on its pedestal so you can view it at its best. Forgot to add a winter silhouette...so redoing this post. So, one to see structure."

15 likes, 0 comments - cadillactasteApril 18, 2024 on : "The Ryusen maple... up on its pedestal so you can view it at its best. Forgot to add a winter silhouette...so redoing this post. So, on...".

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[Cadillactaste]

Still shots from today... and one dormant image as I love having that with a deciduous tree as the foliage hides the structure.

 

[Colorado]

... had one actually tell me...this is not bonsai. But only a large shrub in a bonsai pot. Giggling... I may have paused...but I laughed a lot longer than the pause.

Up on the pedestal now threat of storms have passed. Clearly... one is a troll. as they have never shared a tree there. But to show the tree in a better light. Here it is.

Cadillactaste on Instagram: "The Ryusen maple... up on its pedestal so you can view it at its best. Forgot to add a winter silhouette...so redoing this post. So, one to see structure."

15 likes, 0 comments - cadillactasteApril 18, 2024 on : "The Ryusen maple... up on its pedestal so you can view it at its best. Forgot to add a winter silhouette...so redoing this post. So, on...".

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Well, I know you already know this, but don’t let the trolls get to you! It is a great tree and only getting better with time

 

[Cadillactaste]

Well, I know you already know this, but don’t let the trolls get to you! It is a great tree and only getting better with time

Thanks... no I'm a cockey little wench. I've not been able to stop laughing ever since.

 

[queenofsheba52]

Hmmm, looks like a bonsai to me LOL -- and a lovely one at that!

I guess trolls maybe need glasses?

 

[Cadillactaste]

Hmmm, looks like a bonsai to me LOL -- and a lovely one at that!

I guess trolls maybe need glasses?

Thank ya kindly. Oh I've laughed at his expense openly. I'm quite cockey.

He's since tagged me...to say, job well done. ... I'm not addressing the one again. He lost the privilege of my time. he has never given a compliment to nice material... he seemed to come at me. So bring it... but don't back step and get nice. I've no use for ya. But I will continue to mock the ones stance. I find it laughable.