So I went to an ad in the Paper for Bonsai at a yard sale and walked away with these for $40. First photos are the day I bought them and the others are after a repot. They are all very root bound and needed to be in bonsai soil instead of the sand/potting mix. It was quite compacted.
Chinese Elm.
Hunnysickle. Ugly pot, I changed it.
A mullberry.
Here they are after a light root trim some wiring, pruning and a repot with good soil mix.
Any ideas, coaching and did I pay too much?
The Bonsai place where I live charges almost this much just for an Chinese Elm this size. I love the Mullberry! I probly would have payed $40 it alone.
Durring the repoting I discovered a nice bend in the trunk. So here is my first attempt at a cascade.
I'm a little worried about this guy. Leaved looking a little yellow. Too much water? More sun? It's in the the shade right now.
My fav, a mullberry with a nice thick trunk. An inch at the thickest.
I know it needs a new pot, but I like the rock and it is huge. Needs to be modified later. Maybe a trunck chop, but didn't think it would be wise in the 100+ heat. Maybe next spring? I think I'll take this to Al and let him tell me.
Thanks for your help.