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10-Jan-2006

marija hajdic

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Pinus nigra (bonsais) in nature!

Last week I was in mountain near the town where I live.
I have find few bonsais worth of collecting...
Here are some pictures!

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	pinus nigra 02.jpg (71.5 KB, 269 views)
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10-Jan-2006

bwaynef

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Jealosy, envy, covetousness... that doesn't begin to describe what I'm feeling.

Do you have permission to dig those? They're stunning images and seemingly collectable. It appears they're dwarfed by the environment (rocky terrain) in at least the first two. This same terrain would make me believe they'd be more easily collected also. I think the last two have the most potential... but the first is pretty impressive still. What are your plans?

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10-Jan-2006	#3
Joanie Enthusiast *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert Country: United States USDA Zone: 11 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 5,458	Just incredible! What a pleasure to see them. Are you going to collect them, and if so, will you please post pictures! Joanie __________________ Dogs are just children who eat off the floor

10-Jan-2006	#4
soonami bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Oct-2005 Location: Philadelphia Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: 6 Posts: 1,044	very nice, those will be special in a couple years when they are potted up

11-Jan-2006	#5
marija hajdic bonsaiTALK Expert Join Date: Jan-2004 Location: Split Country: Croatia (Europe) USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 157	It is very hard to collect them from rocky terrains like this, but not immposible (I have experience). You have to use lever, and other tools for stone chiseling (I hope that this is right term), and be patient. All my bonsais are yamadori, and for me it is a only proper way to find and collect material from nature. The first one grows from crack in one huge rock. It is about 70 cm high. I would leave it there... The secons one is little bit to high, about 120 cm. Yes, I know it is perfect. His neadles are only 3 cm long ... I haven't decided yet... Due to the cheapness of the rocky ground, in order to survive in that surrounding the pine has to adapt its root system to the hard crevical base. The main root probably extends deep into the base in search of moist and minerals, while the side roots are extended in the deep ground. Maybe the best way is not to collect it at once but try to encourage it to develop side roots near the surface - to do root layering, and leave it in the ground for 2 years, and afher then collect it by cutting the main root.... I didn't mentioned that this pines grow hihg in mountain - 1 hour walking from place where I have left the car. It would be Sizif's job to carry him in my arms and walk for so long, although downhill. The third one is about 40 cm high. It grows on the edge of gully, so it wouldnt be hard to collect it. I have found some other pines there, about 50-60 cm high, but I havent post them. I would collect them soon. Collecting permission is not problem because that mountain is NOT protected area (national park, park of nature ...), besides I work as lawyer in "Croatian forests" Limited liability company for forest and woodland management in the Republic of Croatia... __________________ Regards, Marija http://www.my-bonsai.com

12-Jan-2006	#6
bonsainotwar Grower of potted sticks Join Date: Dec-2005 Location: NewMexico Country: USA USDA Zone: 6-7 AHS Heat Zone: 15 Posts: 307	Like I said.Eastern/central Europe is much freer than Amerika,you can dig a lot more places without fear of being arrested.Gorgeous tree.What are the dimensions ?

12-Jan-2006	#7
Spencer Loving them trees... Join Date: Jan-2006 Location: Vancouver Country: Canada USDA Zone: 8? AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 15	Wow, those are gorgeous. I think I might make a foray or two myself this year around where I live (Vancouver, Canada) and see what this beginner can find. Spencer __________________ I love trees. Growing them, climbing them, admiring them...

13-Jan-2006