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14-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
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collecting Rocky mountain Juniper
If anyone has advice specific to RMJ collecting I would really appreciate hearing it.
Timing is one thing, I have read varying bits of adice there, what season has worked for you? Also aftercare, I've read some snippets on greenhouses & polytunnels, should they be built in the shade for the initial recovery? I went for a walk in Juniperland yesterday evening & saw some pretty exciting stuff, I'll try to post some pics soon. In the meantime here's a poor pic of one collected about 5 weeks ago, still green but with a juniper that doesn't mean much. mp |
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14-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Master Chief
Join Date: Mar-2006
Location: West Springfield Massachusetts
Country: USA
USDA Zone: zone 5
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http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthread.php?t=15141, check here it covers a bunch, and the least you should take away is if in doubt leave it alone. 300 to 500 year old fire wood isn't any better than new stuff, don;t turn treasure into junk please.
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15-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
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That's why I'm fishing for info, I'll see how this does before trying another, I've had good success with other species, not much experience with rmj though.
Thanks for the link. Here's a nice Fir from 2 springs ago. old photo from just after collection, currently looking great. mp |
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15-Aug-2006
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Root Collecter
 
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wow that is an awesome looking tree
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16-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
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A few pics from juniperland. The first tree posted is from a different place.
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16-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
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It turned out to be good hunting grounds for tanuki material & suiseki as well.
These were both picked up in the dark on the way down, must go back in daylight soon. |
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16-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
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This is probably the best natural bonsai I have seen. Most likely not collectable, perched on the edge of a 150' vertical drop. Someday I'll go with a rope, harness & climbing anchors to get a better look.
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17-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
Join Date: Jan-2005
Location: SE Massachusetts
Country: USA
USDA Zone: 6
AHS Heat Zone: 4-5
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I'm drooling over that last juniper...great material if you can get it and keep it alive.
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17-Aug-2006
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tree love
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haha be careful man
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