Korean Hornbeam Repot

Mittar

Thanks Treebay, could you do me a favor and show a pic of specifically how you tied the tree in? I have yet to see a pic of an expert doing that. I tied in my last repot and it helped but it wasn't near that stable.

If you have one, I'd love to see it.

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Brettj_arts

Very informative, thanks a bunch Matt.

I like the tree alot, It's a gorgeous tree. I really liked the first pot too, and I didn't think I'd like the new one, but after it was finnished, I really enjoy the look of the new pot.

Excellent job, thanks for sharing.

Brett

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LivingArt

I would buy one of those pots for my self if it didn't cost $125.

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Leesa

Thanks for the on-line demo, Matt! I was going to check out the link for that pot until I heard the price tag. I must say that it is very unique. It reminds me of the free form slabs that you see constructed in some of the bonsai mags.

Just curious - what is your experience with pinching back leaves on the hornbeam? I recall that Al mentioned that it was a good idea to leave at least 3 or more. I have been wondering if that is why one of mine seems to be stalled a bit right now.

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TreeBay

Hi Mittar,

Check out the video segments 15-19 here:
http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthr...s=&threadid=862

No dazzle wire, but it should help explain things.

Regards,

Matt

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TreeBay

The shoots usually come out in five to seven alternate leaves. I'll pinch back to two around the apex and terminal branches, and maybe three on the lower ones.

I haven't found hornbeam to be particularly weak, but it does like more moisture - like an understory tree. If you treat it about like birch, it should do well. IF it gets very hot, you'd want to position it in some partial sun/shade. They are twiggy trees, so you may see them out all over rather than pushing a very strong apex.

Sometimes, lack of vigor can be traced to the root system; either not enough room to spread, inadequate drainage or low soil fertility.

Regards,

Matt

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greerhw

I'm new to the bonsai talk board and have only been collecting bonsai for about 18 months, I joined our local bonsai club a few months ago I really enjoy the people envolved with bonsai.
Our club is putting on a bonsai show in the latter part of May and I want to show some of my trees, and I would like to display them on tables. I bought a couple of very nice tables on ebay, but I really like the table in the very first picture in this thread.
I was wondering if anyone knows of a source for this quality of display table.

Harry

simsorbartin

That zelkova is breath taking matt; and like they say in maltese - tal-ghageb!

jeremy_norbury

Whatever happened to this one?

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