Ficus Retusa - for the tropical lovers

greerhw

Since okies are known for their generosity, we're sending you a quarterback so you can get back on track with your football program. I hate to see you so depressed every Saturday evening in the fall.

Your friend,
Harry

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GB_Bonsai

You guys are so generous, giving us your leftovers and all.
How about sending some warm temperatures, less the storms. I hope you missed all the high wind and tornados. I was thinking about you guys when I was watching the news and seeing the devastation. Be safe.

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PatArizona

G'day all...

SORRY...previous post I said "...not much of a MUGO bonsai fancier...".

Should have said SUMO. My bad...

Pat

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newt1

Don,

I am sure I cannot afford to buy it but if you would like to bring it up to my place I am sure we could find some nice collected stock for a trade (I have over 200 trees to choose from); that would free up some room in your green house! What about the huge juniper that I bent the large branch on at the GR show (not sure if that would be a fair trade though that juniper is nice)? It is still tough for me to judge what a tree is worth, yours has allot of development time but the large juniper is unique and has huge potential just waiting to be brought out. Anyway PM me if you are interested.

Newt

P.S. Great work on it, it looks much better!!!

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Dale Cochoy

Hmmmm....
The 'leggy' shot showed some fantastic potential if only it had been wired and styled...
I would have loved to spend a day on that!

before you did the 'Florida Styling' on it!

but,
it will make a great 'Sumo' also.
Dale

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GB_Bonsai

here is an updated photo or 2 to add to the thread and document the progression (or transgression, for Pat, )

it has had some wiring since the last update, and will get wired again soon to reset the branch positioning, there are some extra branches in the apex that will come out too.

a warmer climate with longer growing season would benefit the development.

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jingal

I loved the progression, it looks much better. I have the perfect conditions for this big guy here in Houston/Texas. Could you pm me its price?