Hey LB,First check the nebari, and take that into account in any choices you take.
What is your development horizon. You can make a nice tree out of this in a few seasons by using the last picture, use that as the back of the tree. Remove the double branch going up..
If hoowever you are loking at 10+ years, you could opt for increasing the taper in your tree by removing the largest trunk, and the rest of the branches in this effectively 4-way split and take time to re-develop that smaller one.
I would probably opt for the first.
nope. Not a problem is roots grow out at the bottom.However, I notice roots coming out of the pot hole and assume that a repot is now very urgent.
I live at 30 min drive from Danny. I follow his online courses but hesitate to participate in the walk-ins since I have only two humble starter trees that come from his nursery. He mostly works with material that is far more advanced. I will buy a tree @ Danny's when I have some real budget to spare. Then I will be less hesitant I guess. Tnx 4 the proposal to drive to your place however.How close are you to Danny? He has lived bonsai for the best part of the last half century. It might be worth asking whether he has walk-in hours for assistence. I know he does courses. It sounds like you are very new to this. You have a decent starter plant. It is worth spending an hour or two with someone, in person, and work on this tree. (You are of course welcome to drop by at my place, but that is a 3+ hour drive)
Okay. Tnx. When is the proper time to do this?This branch needs to be removed where it meets the trunk.
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I know. Repot is becoming very urgent.Holy smokes thats a lot of liverwort! the soil must retain way too much water
You can probably do it any time. However I find that early summer after spring growth hardens is a better option as the callus grows at a slower pace and creates a smaller bugle.Okay. Tnx. When is the proper time to do this?
Early summer when the tree is growing.Okay. Tnx. When is the proper time to do this?
Basically, for trees bought from him, he does the follow-up if you want to. Contact him and ask what the cost is.I live at 30 min drive from Danny. I follow his online courses but hesitate to participate in the walk-ins since I have only two humble starter trees that come from his nursery. He mostly works with material that is far more advanced. I will buy a tree @ Danny's when I have some real budget to spare. Then I will be less hesitant I guess. Tnx 4 the proposal to drive to your place however.
booked appointment with Danny for repotting two acers. Bit afraid of the cost though.nope. Not a problem is roots grow out at the bottom.
How close are you to Danny? He has lived bonsai for the best part of the last half century. It might be worth asking whether he has walk-in hours for assistence. I know he does courses. It sounds like you are very new to this. You have a decent starter plant. It is worth spending an hour or two with someone, in person, and work on this tree. (You are of course welcome to drop by at my place, but that is a 3+ hour drive)
Didn't you ask?booked appointment with Danny for repotting two acers. Bit afraid of the cost though.
You can drop by at my place for a repotting session for free, if you bring materials. Add a 300km drive though!booked appointment with Danny for repotting two acers. Bit afraid of the cost though.