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13-Jul-2007
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Jul-2007
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Golf Ball Bonsai
Hello all..im a Noob!
I spotted this at a local nursery and thought it looked great with its density. Could this be a good bonsai for a beginner? Here is the Pittosporum tenuifolium. Thanks for your insight. Rick Q. |
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13-Jul-2007
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The only thing that puts me off is the mention of it "Branching freely from its base, it develops a very dense, multi- stemmed shape."
This could mean problems in getting a single trunk to thicken to proper proportions, but then just look at what can be done with azaleas, which also are very base dominant, in pushing new shoots. That being said it might be especially exceptional material for multi-trunk or clump forms, and the foliage does appear nice and full. If you do decide to go ahead with working this species or if others have worked with any success please post follow-ups and let know.
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14-Jul-2007
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Rick,
I bought one from a garden nursery last year. The friend with me bought one for her yard. She says it is growing rapidly, but I have not seen it. Mine grows, but I have been whacking it back off and on. The only bonsai style I can make of this is a broom. I have not figured out the best way to get budding back. So far three of the major branches died when I cut it back hard. Now my approach is to let it grow out more the rest of the year, and try to cut back hard in late winter/early spring. The trunk is very short, and it would look best if the whole thing was about 6 inches tall. Currently it is 8 1/2 inches. On the positive side, the leaves are unbelieveably beautiful and small. The twiggyness is black colored which makes it appealing, and it is easy to wire. If it dies I think it would be worth it to buy another and try again. Since it is an unknown species for bonsai, a beginner might want to wait for more information before taking one on. As a 25 year bonsai veteran, I'm used to the young ones croaking after a year or two of abuse under my care. NOT!  Carmen |
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