Poink88
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This boxwood was collected on 8/25/2012. A bit different from usual being a clump style. 
About a year later (today) 8/24/2013
About a year later (today) 8/24/2013
Clump (7 trunk) boxwood
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bonsai barry
Omono
I love clump style boxwood. This one has a very nice base. IMO, there are a couple of straight branches that tend to capture the viewer's eye,
Poink88
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Thanks. You mean the right branch and the one on the left back? I'll try to remedy that soon, should be easy enough. I haven't really styled this yet other than trimming and a few guy wires.
jkd2572
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Nice base on this guy. The first and 2nd pics are opposite sides correct? Have you thought about cutting off that short straight stump on the right side of the first pic? It is I think 2nd to the right in first pic.
Poink88
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Poink88
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Done. Also bent the right most branch down and trimmed the tree a bit more. I think it is better already. Thanks for the input guys!
Poink88
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Update photo...after a few hours. LOL 
Other bigger straight branches will be wired shortly.
Other bigger straight branches will be wired shortly.
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jkd2572
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Nice having that stump on the back left gone.
october
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Yes, there is a noticeable difference. Sometimes the littlest things make a huge difference. Really powerful base on this tree. Looks very old and majestic. Generally, I am not a big fan of the clump style. However, the base on this tree is so good, it really brings the design together. It almost has a sort of raft style quality. Definitely on the path to becoming a beautiful bonsai.
Rob
Rob
Poink88
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Thanks Rob.
The bottom left branch definitely need some treatment. Some branches above it also need some wire/bend or maybe even reduce or remove. Except bending the bottom left branch...I'll let it be for now and re-visit by spring.
The bottom left branch definitely need some treatment. Some branches above it also need some wire/bend or maybe even reduce or remove. Except bending the bottom left branch...I'll let it be for now and re-visit by spring.
From what I can see this tree has huge potential. Just work on developing that foliage mass. It has a heavy looking tree, so will need a big crown and some fairly thick branches.
Might be worth removing that first low left branch that is being pulled with guy wire, and replacing it with a better positioned thread graft. But if I recall correctly boxwood branches thicken slowly.
Might be worth removing that first low left branch that is being pulled with guy wire, and replacing it with a better positioned thread graft. But if I recall correctly boxwood branches thicken slowly.
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Poink88
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You are correct...very slowly.
For now, I am afraid I will have to keep that branch...unless I see a better option later. Thanks!I think removing the last 1" stub at the end down to the branch will help a lot.
Nybonsai12
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This one is looking great! I believe you have several but you had another boxwood that you were using a metal clasp that you could tighten to move the branches. Whats the latest on that one?
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Nybonsai12
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Thats the one! how has it done this season?
Poink88
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Last pic posted there is April 2013.
I might have stressed it more than the rest because the leaves (you can see some of it on the last pic) started to become slim and small. Almost 5% only of the original leaves (as shown on this thread http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?11065-Weird-new-groth-on-my-boxwood )
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I like the small foliage but sadly, the new growth are coming out bigger now (still smaller than before but bigger). In a way it is bitter sweet to see the new growth. I'll take a pic and update that thread.
Oh, I re-potted, re-positioned it a bit in the training pot earlier this month also, probably disturbed 10% of the roots.
Thanks for the interest.
I might have stressed it more than the rest because the leaves (you can see some of it on the last pic) started to become slim and small. Almost 5% only of the original leaves (as shown on this thread http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?11065-Weird-new-groth-on-my-boxwood )
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I like the small foliage but sadly, the new growth are coming out bigger now (still smaller than before but bigger). In a way it is bitter sweet to see the new growth. I'll take a pic and update that thread.
Oh, I re-potted, re-positioned it a bit in the training pot earlier this month also, probably disturbed 10% of the roots.
Thanks for the interest.
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Dirty Nails
Shohin
Dario have you seen the REBS demo on boxwoods? He shows letting the branches get long then wire for shape then cutting back and repeating. Just an FYI.
Joedes3
Shohin
Quick question on the training pot. Do you drill holes in the bottom?
Poink88
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Thanks.
My plan/strategy...
1. Chop down as hard as needed/possible.
2. Bend as needed to shape.
3. Graft as needed.
4. Pinch initially, after I get the number of leads I want, I stop.
5. Let it grow/bush out.
6. Wire.
7. Trim after they set.
8. Maintain (rinse and repeat as needed).
Since I got phase #4 done now, most of my boxwood will have some rest (from pinching LOL) next year as they enter phase #5.
Of course these steps are NOT all strictly confined & exclusive.
My plan/strategy...
1. Chop down as hard as needed/possible.
2. Bend as needed to shape.
3. Graft as needed.
4. Pinch initially, after I get the number of leads I want, I stop.
5. Let it grow/bush out.
6. Wire.
7. Trim after they set.
8. Maintain (rinse and repeat as needed).
Since I got phase #4 done now, most of my boxwood will have some rest (from pinching LOL) next year as they enter phase #5.
Of course these steps are NOT all strictly confined & exclusive.
Poink88
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Of course. Some I cut a 1" x 1" (or even 1" x 2") holes.
