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11-Nov-2003
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Texas Ebony Semi-Cascade
When I was at Bill Valavanis's big do in Rochester, I found this tree at Dale Cochoy's booth, as a pre-bonsai in a nursery pot.
Because it was so interestingly shaped, and fairly priced, I had to buy it. Last weekend, after two months of having it where I could study it every day (until recently on a shelf outside the window by my computer), I took it down to a workshop at Chase Rosade's to style it. Very little was done, except some minor tweaking of branches, and getting rid of branches that were inconsistent with the design. I stopped short on the longest branch because the tree was closing its leaves, and I didn't want to stress it further. Probably most of the future styling will be clip and grow. Yes! It still has its thorns (and I have bloody fingers). I want to see how the tree takes me in the future. I can see the possibility of it developing into a full cascade, but do not want to force it into an unnatural style. The pot is a chinese pot that came with a lantana some years ago, and was chosen because it was handy. I doubt it will be the "serious" pot for this tree. Pot sugestions and virtuals are most welcome |
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11-Nov-2003
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Very nice result Bart. The pot isn't to my liking though but if you like it than thats all that matters.
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12-Nov-2003
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David: What I like about the pot is that it will be a good home for the tree until I find something better. I should also have a better idea of where the tree wants to go by then. Regards, Bart  |
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12-Nov-2003
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Thanks, Charles. An interesting idea. I thought about that, but decided to pull those trunks together instead. I think the new growth will fill those holes pretty well, giving me a more stable feel to the tree, diminishing the "slingshot" as well. Time will tell. Regards, Bart |
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12-Nov-2003
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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
Join Date: Oct-2003
Country: Northern Ireland
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nice tree
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12-Nov-2003
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bonsaiTALK ArchMaster
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Bart
Thanks for your reply about the pot. I also agree about keeping that trunk. It does balance the tree and stops it from looking like it is falling out of the pot.
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12-Nov-2003
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Thanks, David. I got the pot with a lantana in it a few years ago, and took it with me to style the tree just in case the rootball would slip into it after I removed the circular roots. The last time I repotted (rather than slip-potted, as in this case) a texas ebony in early winter, it was quite a while before it got firmly established in the pot. I wanted to avoid that problem this time. Think of it as a training pot. I have some 18 months to find the first try at a permanent pot. I have some misgivings about a full cascade style for this tree. I'd appreciate input from anyone who has seen a tree in the wild take this form. Thanks. Bart |
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