Prunus Glandulosa Dwarf Flowering Almond

BentBarrel

Not sure about the dwarf part but I found this and was going to try to do something with it. If not its going outside.

The trunks about 14 inches tall (the whole tree is about 24 icnhes) and the picture doesnt really show the taper that well but it has decent taper. What style should I shoot for with it? What would you do with it?

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AMKhalid

second pic, maybe plant it with the left side down... if it survived youd have a nice cherry raft...

BentBarrel

I hadnt thought of a raft at all. I looked around at some raft examples and from what I saw not all of them are completely trunk buried. I was thinking about leaving the end of the trunk slanting upwards slightly so that the trunk wasnt completely covered up or horizontal.


I saw this and although it isnt a prunus I like the basic shape of it. The last pic says its a raft but Im not sure it it falls into that does it? They say they are raft but to me they look like clump also. I guess it is int he bottom of the trunks being connected the way they are?

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bonsaimeister

Personally, when i think of this species, the classic broom shape, more typical of this type of tree comes to mind. Some of the thicker, low branches are already in a good position, and would only need to be whacked back. Of course, the nebari will help in picking a front, which might turn out not to be suitable for a broom. A raft would be fun, but require a larger investment of time, but that is up to you. Here is what I would do. (that would use 532 as the front)

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gregb

It sounds like you're keeping this indoors If so, get it outside--on the double!! I would cut it back to where it is in the virtual for an "informal broom" style. Leave it in the nursery can this growing season. Look for a pot for it and pot it up next spring. Fertilize and pinch through the growing season.

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bonsaimeister

That is exactly what I was thinking Greg. Here is some inspiration Bent.

bonsaimeister

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"On its root I firmly commit
In its trunk I keep my soul
Through its leaves, I reflect my vision..."

- Robert Steven

gregb

You beat me to the punch, 'Meister I guess I was working my virtual as you were posting yours. If I had seen your post, I probably wouldn't have bothered. OTOH, 2 posting the same design decision makes a pretty strong case...

BentBarrel

Thanks very much for the virtuals. I appreciate your time and advice very much. The tree is outside already on the patio. I meant planting it in the ground as a yard plant. Thanks again.

AMKhalid

yes a raft would take a long time and be technically very challenging with a prunus... you would likely have to make do with the original root ball for a very long time, if not forever (I would be impressed if it issued new roots from the trunk)... a big factor would be how far below the soil the root ball is... maybe it could be trained over several years to grow back under the trunk if it were lain on its side... tough... let us know what you decide to do...
but then if you succeeded, you would have the only prunus raft I have ever seen which would make you uber cool!