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I saw this the other day and hoped an "expert" would chime in. But, alas, you are stuck with me. I have been working with ponderosa for two years, so I am no expert. That said, I tend to treat them similar to a weak JBP - meaning I treat them the same, but don't push them hard (unless they ask me too). Same soil, fert & water schedule, candle pinching, shoot pruning, needle thinning, etc. I have found them to respond well, but a little less vigorously.

I would read a copy of Walter's The Care & Training of Ponderosa Pine Bonsai - International Bonsai 2003/No 4. I have also read articles in the ABS journal, which were focused on freshly collected trees, but I don't have those handy and can't tell you more.

Good luck!

15-Jun-2007	#2
rlist bonsaiTALK Adept Join Date: Dec-2005 Country: USA USDA Zone: Zone 8a AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 224	I saw this the other day and hoped an "expert" would chime in. But, alas, you are stuck with me. I have been working with ponderosa for two years, so I am no expert. That said, I tend to treat them similar to a weak JBP - meaning I treat them the same, but don't push them hard (unless they ask me too). Same soil, fert & water schedule, candle pinching, shoot pruning, needle thinning, etc. I have found them to respond well, but a little less vigorously. I would read a copy of Walter's The Care & Training of Ponderosa Pine Bonsai - International Bonsai 2003/No 4. I have also read articles in the ABS journal, which were focused on freshly collected trees, but I don't have those handy and can't tell you more. Good luck! __________________ NW Oregon, Zone 8a Check out my new blog here... Both gold and muck come out of the same shaft...