Tidal Bonsai
Omono
I think the accent is fine, but the stand has way too much going on for this tree.
Zelcova Nire
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I think the accent is fine, but the stand has way too much going on for this tree.
0soyoung
Imperial Masterpiece
Roger that AND I would prefer a shallower and softer cornered pot.
dirk hoorelbeke
Omono
I only have one stand for the moment. For this tree it should be darker, shallow and certainly more simple.
Tentakelaertje
Omono
There's nothing wrong with the accent, it fits quite well. The tree is a heavy one, so the stand has to look like it can lift it. The legs are nice and thick, but the wide open spaces and thin table top give it a light and more elegant kinda feel imho. You should probably ask Danny, he's awesome.
The pot feels heavy too by the way, hou might wanna go with the same one, but slightly smaller. Tom H might have some tables for you. He's made a few. I believe they are on Bonsai Marktplaats on facebook.
I hope to see you and the tree at Ginkgo May the 26th.
dirk hoorelbeke
Omono
Starting to get finer growth...
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
So handsome this one.
I went back to re-read this one, and wonder what "boom cleaner" is?
I went back to re-read this one, and wonder what "boom cleaner" is?
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
What a great progression of only 8 years!
This tree is proof of what can be done.
Well done sir!
It's one to be proud of.
This tree is proof of what can be done.
Well done sir!
It's one to be proud of.
dirk hoorelbeke
Omono
Thanks. I often have trees that don't respond as expected. This one is an exception for the moment. I've learned to accept that it can turn wrong in bonsai fast so I appreciate more when it works out...
dirk hoorelbeke
Omono
It's a product sold before 2010 but since then is banned here. It kills moss and has antibacterial properties. Looked it up for a friend but can't be found anymore. There are some related products on the market specially for bonsai.
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
That's too bad, I have the worst problem with cork bark trees and moss, and it winds up ruining the bark. Would be great to find a product that would stop it from growing back all the time.
cmeg1
Imperial Masterpiece
Very nice!
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
Just a thought...
How about using vinegar as a preventative moss inhibitor spray?
Is that something that would work effectively?
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
I do use vinegar but I don't like the thought of runoff getting taken up by the tree. Sorry for the detour on this thread Dirk...
0soyoung
Imperial Masterpiece
I wonder if something water repellent (like old 'Scotch Guard') would be harmless to the tree. If so, such stuff would keep the bark dry and voila! There are a number of products available.
Also, there are anti-transpirant sprays, that likely are oils or waxes that are safe for leaves that might work if sprayed on bark. The point is a clear water repellent coating.
Now all we need is someone rich enough to buy some and daring enough to try it and generous enough to share their findings.
,,, never mind.
dirk hoorelbeke
Omono
Vinegar works on instand killing if the moss but I have the feeling it doesn't prevent it. The problem with soft barked trees like this one is that it sucks water from the soil and is always wet from November until February. A coating will not inhibit the sucking action I think. Since it is a problem it might need some extra in investigation...
Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
Progress outstanding. Zillion twigs to manage now
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MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Fantastic work Dirk!
0soyoung
Imperial Masterpiece
Oh, yah ...
This is a thread about the Dirks zelkova nire.
I agree and echo Mach5 - Fantastic work Dirk! ?????
dirk hoorelbeke
Omono
Most of the work the tree did for himself. It stayed alive under my care. Next few years will be difficult. Here and there twigs are weakened and the tree starts on auto-select mode. Hope the good ones stay. The plan is to keep the tree for 2 or 3 years in its small space and build fine ramification. After that we work to get a slightly bigger tree in a slightly bigger pot. In the next 20 years i hope to see the tree grow happily...
Myka
Sapling
I just read this whole thread. I love the tree and the progression! I love how bushy and overgrown it gets, and then a nice haircut. I am confused if there has been a solid ID on the species though? There was some question in the last page. Is this a tree that would be considered high-maintenance?
