2021 seed division: bonsaidoorguy's maple forest.

[jszg]

The range of twig colors adds a lot of interest.

have to ask this: Which seedling is your favorite

 

[Bonsaidoorguy]

The range of twig colors adds a lot of interest.

have to ask this: Which seedling is your favorite

They're like my children, I love them all the same. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

 

[Bonsaidoorguy]

I lost a few over the winter so I just let them grow this year to put on some thickness [I hope]. Not looking too bad. Next spring I'll re-pot, then I'll cut them all and work on some branches.

 

[Bonsaidoorguy]

Decided to do a fall pruning on my entry. Now I'll start working on some branches next spring.

 

[Bonsaidoorguy]

So it's looking pretty good this spring. I'm thinking it looks pretty dense, I've lost a few but not enough to thin it out. I'd hate to remove any when I'm sure I'll naturally loose a few more on the way. I'll be pruning for a little structure this year. Hopefully start on some ramification.

 

[Bonsaidoorguy]

The forest is looking pretty good. Lots of strong growth. Pruned back after the first flush hardened off and already have to cut back again.

 

[leatherback]

Love these updates in the forest challenge.
Really shows how little time one really needs to get something going.

 

[Bonsaidoorguy]

Didn't get any pictures of the leaf color this year. It was good, as usual. After the leaf drop I did a little pruning and cleaning up. I think it's coming along nicely. I like how some trees are reaching out for the sunlight around the bottom. The moss looks good too. I'll put it on the ground next to the house when the temperature drops. Now I wait till spring.