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31-May-2006
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Root over rock- Stokes Yaupon Holly
I'm fairly new to Bonsai and Bonsai Talk. Hello.
Members here know what they're talking about and reading past posts have helped me a great deal. I recently planted a yaupon holly in root over rock style. I probably should've asked first, but have any of you heard/seen this done before with this plant? The roots looked so tempting I had to try this style. I will post pics at a later date. Any thoughts/insight/advice will help and be appreciated. Thank you. Last edited by untothee : 31-May-2006 at 11:26 PM. |
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4-Jun-2006
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4-Jun-2006
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I have not seen Yaupons used in this style, that said, a picture is worth a thousand words. If you got a nice thick trunk base, with cascading roots sliding down over the edges of the rock, and the trunk(s) taper nicely into the canopy, I would think you have a real winner.
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4-Jun-2006
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thanks
I haven't seen one either. Just curious if others have.
I didn't mean to come of as rude in my last post. If any offense was taken I am sorry. I was hoping for more replies is all. Thank you. |
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4-Jun-2006
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It would help if you provide your regional location. Yaupon isn't frost hardy. If you're trying to grow root over rock indoors, it will take quite a while. Root over rock is best attained by planting the tree and rock in the ground or a larger deep container for a number of years, allowing the roots and top maximum unrestrained growth.
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10-Jun-2006
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Of course I am not trying to grow a bonsai indoors.
The tree already had a lot of thick surface roots. Trunk, braching and movement look nice. It has been in a large pot with the rock for nearly a month now and is growing fine. I have not noticed any problems at all. I should be posting a pic soon, not too much longer. Thanks. |
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15-Jun-2006
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pic
Here's a pic of the Holly...finally.
This was taken BEFORE the root over rock planting. It looks pretty much the same. Now with a rock under it and in a bigger/deeper pot. There are smaller roots (other than those shown) under the surface and on the back. I have more prunning and shaping to do. Along with patience and waiting. This gives an idea anyhow. Thanks. Last edited by untothee : 15-Jun-2006 at 11:56 PM. |
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16-Jun-2006
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Bonsai Barry
 
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Nice tree. I'm wondering if the roots have already matured to such a degree that it might be difficult to make a convincing "cling" to the rock. If root-over-rock style doesn't work out, you might consider simply exposed roots.
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16-Jun-2006
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Where are you at in East Texas? Also, are you in a club?
Cheers, Jim |
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16-Jun-2006
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those are great looking roots
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