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27-Feb-2008
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bonsaiTALK Artisan
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Berberis
I found this Berberis tree.
I don't know if they make good bonsai, but this one has kind of a natural windswept style, it's almost an instant bonsai. Has anyone experience with this species? Thanks Marc 
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27-Feb-2008
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MarcS,
Marvelous little tree. They make very nice Bonsai. Respond to pruniong extremely well. Thanks, John
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27-Feb-2008
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There are several Bonsai Today and Bonsai Focus articles on the use Berberis as Bonsai. There is also a great discussion of them in the book "Bonsai Life Histories." At least I think that's the name of the book.
So, yes they are used and that looks like a good start. |
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27-Feb-2008
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: Apr-2007
Location: Martin
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I have got berberis tree.. but it died due to strong winter few years ago.... it is probably shaping only with cutting. It is thorny tree, so it is hard to shape with wire. There are many better species for bonsai, but berberis is very nice in some cases (also autumn leaves color is beutyfull).
Sorry my weak english  Oh, and bonsai at the picture is really amazing!!!
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27-Feb-2008
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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
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Hi Marc,
Great berberis!! I dug 2 out of a landscape last summer. I will give them one more growing season to strengthen before styling. A few virts of yours to maybe enhance the windswept appearance. Only my opinion though. Eric Last edited by BonsaiRic : 27-Feb-2008 at 03:32 PM. |
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27-Feb-2008
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Thanks for the virts, they look nice. I think I will have to wait until I have seen the tree with leaves. Marc
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27-Feb-2008
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Join Date: Mar-2007
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Very nice! I dug a few last year from a friends place. They have done great since collection. Nice find!
Newt
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28-Feb-2008
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From what I've read, they can't handle frost below -5C, wich must be the case during winter where you live.
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28-Feb-2008
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Join Date: Oct-2007
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hi marc.
nice berberis material for a windswept...its is one my favorite bonsai style...in fact i guess i found the lost twin brother of your tree...it is right here with me...look!!! lol..it is indeed a nice find..please update me after you finished working with the material....thnks
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29-Feb-2008
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Lol, I didn't know it had a brother in the Philippines... Well, this is what I did so far. 
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Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world. Goethe Last edited by MarcS : 29-Feb-2008 at 08:29 AM. |
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