To reflect nature in this way with trees native to our region gives me 'warm fuzzy feeling' and hope for the direction that bonsai culture is heading.
It makes a lot of sense to embrace the material which best mirrors our immediate environment. Not only from a horticultural aspect but from an emotional one as well. This has been demonstrated in recent years by various artists getting away from 'traditional' Japanese inspired trees to what is available locally to them. One that springs to mind is Behr Appleby who gives us much pleasure with his stunning creations from trees in Texas.
Fly it is early days for this malee clump but I really like what you have produced thus far and look forward to its progression.
Ash
Note: Behr is Grampz in bonsaiTALK
