Semi Cascade Juniper

redfokker

This is my first attempt at a conifer. I got this Juniperus Procumbens from Ebay a while back. Did some trimming and wiring. I left the branches on the left side of the tree and wired them down a bit for a JIN later. Probably will let it grow for a while and see where it goes. Size is about 10" accross.
Okay, let me have it.....

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REDFOKKER
Albany, Oregon Zone 7

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Bonsai Barry

I love to work on junipers, too. But I need a few more branches to work with. I'm not sure "letting it grow" will be very rewarding. procumbens aren't real fast growers especially in a small pot. I'd suggest going to a landscpe nursery and check out their junipers. You should be able to find some good ones for under $20. They will allow you to do some serious work without waiting a few years for it to grow.

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redfokker

I do have big plans for a larger cascade juniper. My other (of many) hobby is my Koi pond. I have a perfect "planter" at the top of the waterfall. The look of a cascading juniper over the rocks and water has been on the top of my list. I would suppose I should do most of the initial styling of the plant
before I move it to it's post on the waterfall.... stay tuned....

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Albany, Oregon Zone 7

mgodbee

Well, I don't see alot of options for this one really... You best shot is wiring the "main trunk" back up with some curve in it, and letting the right branch be your cascade... I would look to remove the left branch altogether... Either way, it will take time, procumbens don't grow very fast and you can pick them up here in Atlanta for $5 bucks a piece... A big one would set you back $20...

All that said I would search the forum and gallery for cascade bonsai, look at a lot of pictures to really help you learn the technique of styling. Looking at photos is the best way to learn, especially if you really study everything like movement, branching, pot selection, etc... I would, of course, reccommend you get some books. You can check your local library for free information. I would reccommend Harry Tomlinson's book. I can't remember the name but it is something generic like "complete book of Bonsai" or something like that and about $30 new. It is a great learning book with nice pictures and help on most speices. John Naka's books Bonsai Techniques I and II are invaluable books, kind of the bonsai unofficial bible(s)... They are pricey though, about 40 a piece, but worth it. You can get them here: http://www.bonsaimonk.com

Hope that helps some...