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10-Dec-2002
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bonsai is not my hobby
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One More Example
For a change this is a conifer, a hybrid larch (Larix decidua x Larix kaempferi)
Again, take a long look at the material that we start with in 1998 and decide whether you wanted to work with this for many years. Is it worthwhile? It does nto cost much, because it looks terribel to most bonsai enthusiasts. So is it really bad or is it just a bargain and a wonderful challenge, worth all the time and effort of a very advanced bonsai enthusiast? |
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10-Dec-2002
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bonsai is not my hobby
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my conclusion:
This was excellent material right from the outset. It probbly took a quite experienced eye to see this. This was a real challenge and a most rewardign experience for me. It was possible to create an exhibition tree within four years. This is easier with an conifer than with a non-conifer btw. This larch will still have to develop for about five years to develop really old looking rugged bark with even texture all over the living part. The callous has to grow to become visible at the dividing lines between dead and living part. The deadwood will have to create more of a patina to look like it is several decades old. Then the larch will probably convey the feeling of an ancient tree out there in the mountains which was struck by lightening many decades ago and started with new life from a lower branch and thus created the candelabra form. It will appear to be much older than 100 years. It is about 20 years old really, the living part is 45 cm high, the whole tree about 95 cm. best regars Walter Pall |
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10-Dec-2002
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
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Thank you Walter for posting these threads and passing on this very valuable advice. I have recently had it pointed out to me that I am purchasing ok material that doesn't cost a lot but that I'm not purchasing good or great material - therefore my results down the line may not be fulfillling. I believe that now I need to make that shift and your posts have helped to reaffirm that need.
I have always been very excited over this particular tree of yours and am very happy to have now seen what it originally looked like and what can be done with this kind of material. I guess the question is do you consider that this is a tree that was worth your time and effort? I would certainly consider it a prize in my yard but I don't have your experience and eye for quality as was shown by how many people wanted to take your maple home while at the same time you were saying it was too much effort for the lack of quality. Thanks again for posting. I and many others have certainly benefited. Please keep passing on what knowledge you can since many of us don't have such access to instructors with your level of experience.
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Thanks Steve Delaune Houston, Texas |
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10-Dec-2002
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bonsaiTALK ArchMaster
 
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Walter
When I saw the first picture I said to myself "Now this has a lot of potential. A lot more that the maple". I am feeling very good about myself now. Great job and very inspiring piece. I would of pick this larch over the maple if I had the chance. David |
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10-Dec-2002
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Mr. Kristopher
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When I first saw that tree, I saw no potential, and figured Walter was going to show us it and trash, what some of us felt was a good enoguht tree.... Man I was astonished, It reminded me of a Tree maybe Karl would do, by the way Walter, do you know Karl (Check our Show and Tell and look at some od his stuff). My concern is the nebari does not look very appealing, but it was a very nice transition... especially the change from a chepped stick to a nice Jin.
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