2015 BSC (Box Store Challenge) Update Thread
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Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Just seeing if everyone is paying attention
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
..and michaelj needs added to the list.Also, for those participating in this leg of the challenge, you only have until August 31st to post your update. If you don't post an update you will not be able to continue in the challenge. Here is a list of those that posted an update and met the requirement:
Eric Group
Alain
Paradox
Thomas22
Bones101
Vin
If for some reason I missed your name just let me know. As hard as it to believe, I'm not perfect.
Bunjeh
Chumono
Here is mine. Just letting it grow for now. Contemplating a serious chop since the truck seems a bit out of proportion.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
It's good you recognize that it's not in proportion to what would look realistic. You're either going to have to chop it or put a lot of twist in it to make it look believable. If you chop it, you may not have enough growth before judging next September. It would be chancy.
fraser67
Shohin
It's been quite a summer. I haven't had any time to post here at BNut 
...However, I have managed to do quite a bit of work on various trees.
This one sat until two weeks ago. I just let it grow...
I wanted to address the long straight section in the middle so...I fixed it...maybe more later.
I did some thinning.
There are 2 other large branches that I will address in the spring...
But for now...it seems happy
...However, I have managed to do quite a bit of work on various trees.This one sat until two weeks ago. I just let it grow...
I wanted to address the long straight section in the middle so...I fixed it...maybe more later.
I did some thinning.
There are 2 other large branches that I will address in the spring...
But for now...it seems happy
benw3790
Shohin
Here is the second update on my ilex, its still filled in tremendously since my first.update and needs a thinning. I did a little thinning for the update. I will thin it out a lot further in the fall and pick some main branches. Itll go in a bonsai pot next spring. Hopefully I can find a nice one for it. 
before the cutback.
as it looks today.. got to find some negative spaces in that "dome" of foliage. make some kind of layers or pads to add a feeling of maturity. Def. Gonna be a task for a 3 year beginner like me.
before the cutback. as it looks today.. got to find some negative spaces in that "dome" of foliage. make some kind of layers or pads to add a feeling of maturity. Def. Gonna be a task for a 3 year beginner like me.
f1pt4
Chumono
Here's an update on my boxwood. It's been growing fairly vigorously over the past few months. I've trimmed it about 4 times, and had to remove the wire as it was biting in. I re-potted it a little deeper without messing with the roots, and I'm trying to pull the left branch down a bit.
I'm disappointed with my lack of skill which shows with the apex of the tree. I find that middle trunk too boring, with too little taper, evidently I didn't know what I was doing with the initial styling. We'll see where this experiment goes in the future. At the end of the day it's a learning process, and it's only through mistakes that you learn what not to do next time..
But it's still alive! lol.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Well, below is the official list of members that met the requirements to continue on with the challenge. We lost a few our Advanced and Beginner challengers but all the Intermediates are moving forward. Well done everyone!
- Eric Group
- bones101
- fraser67
- Vin
- thomas22
- Paradox
- michaelj
- Bunjeh
- benw3790
- Alain
- f1pt4
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
There's no way I can "like" that statement so I won't.Unfortunately I'm not in the list anymore: my tree passed away last summer
Hopefully, you'll be cheering us on next September though.
michaelj
Chumono
Mine.
thomas22
Chumono
Here is my update on my Duranta. Long way to go.
bones101
Seedling
Cousin Itt update: Still alive. Grew 3 new leaves since last update. Still looking for the right container. Sharon
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
When is the next official update due?
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
See Post #50. The updates are due anytime this month.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Mine is still plugging along. Here is my update:
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Here is my December update. Tree is doing well. Today it is basking in the 65 degree weather we are having here in December !! 
It is still growing and putting out new leaves....
I would like to ask if any part of the challenge for next year involves putting the tree into a bonsai pot.
If so I think it would be best to inform us of that now so we have time to look for an appropriate pot.
Thanks
It is still growing and putting out new leaves....I would like to ask if any part of the challenge for next year involves putting the tree into a bonsai pot.
If so I think it would be best to inform us of that now so we have time to look for an appropriate pot.
Thanks
