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Juniper
Apr 9, 2006 15:55:46 GMT -5
Post by Allen MacMillan on Apr 9, 2006 15:55:46 GMT -5
Well went to WalMart today and checked out the trees. Found a little juni that I really liked. Brought it home, gave it slightly different pot, and a light haircut. My other trees have been easier to figure out what I want. This is new territory to me. So anyone have some advice what I can do with it. I have two shots of it here.
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Juniper
Apr 9, 2006 19:02:58 GMT -5
Post by jerrymeislik on Apr 9, 2006 19:02:58 GMT -5
We need to see more detail of the trunk and surface root area as well. Right now you have two heads and one will need to be cut off. Jerry Meislik Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 www.bonsaihunk.us
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Juniper
Apr 9, 2006 20:09:31 GMT -5
Post by Allen MacMillan on Apr 9, 2006 20:09:31 GMT -5
Jerry, thanks for taking a look. It actually has three. One point up in the air, and two cascading. I very loosly wired to keep the trend going, but can easily switch if that is best. Here is a new pic of it from the top, and second shot a bit closer up.
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Juniper
Apr 9, 2006 22:18:16 GMT -5
Post by jerrymeislik on Apr 9, 2006 22:18:16 GMT -5
Allen, Scrape down to the root level so that we can see the base of the tree and how it moves up to the 3 main trunks. That will give you the ability to decide which trunk is the keeper. Jerry
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Juniper
Apr 10, 2006 18:02:50 GMT -5
Post by Allen MacMillan on Apr 10, 2006 18:02:50 GMT -5
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Juniper
Apr 11, 2006 9:17:09 GMT -5
Post by jerrymeislik on Apr 11, 2006 9:17:09 GMT -5
I am really not able to tell from the photos how the 3 trunks relate to each other and the base of the tree. Can you do a line drawing to show us how they look? Foliage is not needed on the sketch, just simple lines with the branches. Thanks. Jerry
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Juniper
Apr 12, 2006 9:35:17 GMT -5
Post by Allen MacMillan on Apr 12, 2006 9:35:17 GMT -5
Jerry, here is a few different angles. Hopefully you can understand what it all is if you compare the diagram to the earlier photos.
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Juniper
Apr 12, 2006 20:10:31 GMT -5
Post by jerrymeislik on Apr 12, 2006 20:10:31 GMT -5
Allen, Your sketch indicates 3 branches coming off the one short trunk. In order to make a bonsai you will need to decide which "trunk" to keep. I can' think of a design that would incorporate all 3, but maybe you can. Two trunks heading off in the same direction could work but if they are of the same dimensions, roughly, that would be static design. One trunk will work and the likely keeper is the one with the small head or secondary branch. I have a sketch but I can't see how to attach it to this. Jerry Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 www.bonsaihunk.us
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Juniper
Apr 24, 2006 3:58:05 GMT -5
Post by farrlinzee on Apr 24, 2006 3:58:05 GMT -5
Allen, You could slect the strongest trunk with the most upright tendency and remove the 2 others. Then you could train the remaining runner (trunk) up a stake or bamboo pole. Consider that you are able to replant at a new angle to accomodate the upward direction. If you planted it in a larger pot you could harness the full power of spring and quickly develop a canopy of downward sweeping branches. Alternatively you could keep it in the existing pot for a smaller bonsai. There's a video that you can use at www.bonsaifarm.tv/content/view/80/37/That's another possibility. Cheers Lindsay
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