Yamadori American Hornbeam

[Piedmont Bonsai]

My American hornbeam Yamadori that was originally collected in NC by Gary Clark and was acquired by me in a workshop with Sergio Cuan in summer of 2022. Here is the picture of the raw material when I acquired it.

Sergio and I just performed some pruning and branch selection as well as light wiring during the workshop.

In March of this year I took the tree to Eisei-en for repotting.

Here is the tree as of December 2023. It is developing nicely and quickly becoming a favorite in my collection.

 

[bonsailevel:master]

Beautiful tree. Do you know when it was originally collected?

 

[Piedmont Bonsai]

Beautiful tree. Do you know when it was originally collected?

Thank you, I don’t know for sure but I’m guessing 2020 or 2021

 

[Dabbler]

I like the way you took it

 

[Colorado]

Very nice! This is headed in a great direction under your care - well done!

 

[BobbyLane]

Its a nice tree! Did you ever come across this one, has a similar form, very natural looking.
Think you could probably get more movement into the first right branch though and taper.

Some good discussion in this video

 

[Piedmont Bonsai]

Its a nice tree! Did you ever come across this one, has a similar form, very natural looking.
Think you could probably get more movement into the first right branch though and taper.

Some good discussion in this video

I have not seen that one, but I do like the tree.

For the branch, I do agree. I will eventually cut back once I build more internal ramification, I have even considered the possibility of removing that branch all together. But still thinking on it

 

[Piedmont Bonsai]

Very nice! This is headed in a great direction under your care - well done!

Thank you for the kind words

 

[19Mateo83]

Its a nice tree! Did you ever come across this one, has a similar form, very natural looking.
Think you could probably get more movement into the first right branch though and taper.

Some good discussion in this video

This video is such a great inspiration for anyone wanting a natural looking hornbeam. @Piedmont Bonsai ‘s tree is well on its way. It has been set up for success and I look forward to seeing more of it in the future.

 

[ForrestW]

Here is a more recent photo of that tree (shameless plug...) and in one of my pots . I am wanting advice on another American Hornbeam and really enjoy all the different ways those trees can be styled. (I am getting ready to start another hornbeam thread...)