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17-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Those don't look like willows to me. willows have long thin leaves. Actually these trees look like they would be a better bonsai subject than willows. Last edited by Tony : 17-Jul-2002 at 06:13 AM. |
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17-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master
Join Date: Jul-2002
Location: South Central Lousiana
Country: United States
USDA Zone: 8-9
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Hay Tony
I am pretty sure these are willows, thats what we call them anyway. The leaves in the pic are new growth only about a week old. They arent weeping willows whos leavs get 7-10 inches. I guess you would call them Swamp willows. The tree grows at about a 45 degree angle and the leaves are about half the lenth of a weeping willow.
Thanks for your reply Maybe I will post a pic when the leaves mature. |
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18-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Well that's true. You never know about common names. They mean different things to people depending on where they live. Good luck with your trees.
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20-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Expert
Join Date: Jun-2002
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco
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Get bigger material
Well I´m also starting in the bonsai world but I have learned with experience that having very small or young material becamones slow and its easier to live this hobbie.
Your 3' tree is perfect for a bonsai. I cant se how is the trunk but it seems that has no curves. I will look out for a good front and start wireing the lower braches. Then in you can chose a middle brach that can become a ne apex and cut or layer the top of the tree.
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20-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master
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3' tree
You know, seversl times I sat and looked at this tree holding a saw in my hand. I am just so unsure where to cut it. There is a problem with the trunk I have found, It has a big knot right at the bottom with about 4 branches comming out of it. I am also unsure how to go about greating the apex. I am not sure if new growth will come out where I need it.
I made 5 growing boxes today and filled them all with my smaller trees, once again looking at that tree with a saw in hand. I am afraid that If I prun the cluster of branches I will end up with a big ugly bulge at the base of the trunk. If anyone has any ideas plese let me know. I will try to post a pic of that area monday. Thanks for you opinion AAgular. |
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21-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Expert
Join Date: Jun-2002
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3' tree
well, I'm not an expert, but that knot is perfect to make a new root system. Firstly, get a rooting hormone and a plastic cheap pot, wire and compost. Secondly, cut the pot in two (a hot knife is very useful.). Make a hole for the trunk to pass in the base of the pot. then you can put a wire around and tighten it very well so it bites the bark. Then put the hormone to the branches and knot. Cut the 4 branches so that the can be kept inside the pot. Put the pot and secure it with wire and tape. Fill the pot with compost and wait. Junipers root in some years (1 to 3). Water the pot like any plant. Finally check for root growth next summer.
This is called air layering. You can search for more info through the web. Here are some web pages: http://www.actionvideo.freeserve.co.uk/layering.htm http://www.bonsaiprimer.com/creatin...g/layering.html I recommend you read this page http://www.bonsaiprimer.com/
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