Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
At least it will be easier to provide extra protection over the winter if you need to.
It will be an interesting tree
It will be an interesting tree
Copper Beech Airlayer1
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leatherback
The Treedeemer
crucial that the tree is not bumped and moves against the substrate. Shade is not shade. Do give it a bit of early or late day sun. I like morning sun, as it warms the pot a little aiding root development
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
might wait for the hot burst of weather to pass, its gonna be 30 again tomorrow before dropping down to the 20s which is how its been in recent weeks.
but ive noticed some leaves lagging alreadly, do you get struggling leaves on your layers after separation?
a few leaves on the green beech layer look like this, some have more green in the middle while some are fine. that one has been in shade ever since i noticed some straggling leaves but it was in full sun right after severing which might have caused this.
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leatherback
The Treedeemer
celcius?!
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
yeh we've not had much of a summer but this week has been a scorcher, back to normal in a day or so.
re shade. both have been in a spot where they would get dappled sun and shade.
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
@BobbyLane. Any updates on these?
Hartinez
Masterpiece
I’d be curious also, but i Haven’t seen Bobby post on here in a while. @ConorDash or @Paulpash any word on Bobby? Hope hes doing ok!
Paulpash
Masterpiece
I think he's OK, he tends to go dormant in Winter like his trees.
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
waiting for spring
He has gone in to quite a deep hibernation. He does still have a number of trees for development, like this. I'll ask if he can post some updates, cos why not!
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Hi guys, yeh im not really practicing bonsai at the minute, i sold most of my trees to raise a bit of dough.
i have a few raw plants im still watering though like root cuttings n layers that are just being left to grow out.
the larger layers put on these beeches didnt take, so theyre still intact out in the allotment.
this is one of the smaller copper beeches from above, after leaf drop n now...
seems like this one will be ok.
the other small green beech i separated is growing but not as strong. i think what happens sometimes is the remaining moss causes the fine roots to stay too wet.
i still check the forum periodically, hope everyones trees are healthy with no large holes
i have a few raw plants im still watering though like root cuttings n layers that are just being left to grow out.
the larger layers put on these beeches didnt take, so theyre still intact out in the allotment.
this is one of the smaller copper beeches from above, after leaf drop n now...
seems like this one will be ok.
the other small green beech i separated is growing but not as strong. i think what happens sometimes is the remaining moss causes the fine roots to stay too wet.
i still check the forum periodically, hope everyones trees are healthy with no large holes
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Hartinez
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Good to see ya post bobby. Sorry to hear about bonsai-less life at the moment. Just a quick word from me. When I first started getting on BNut, yours were amongst the earliest to inspire me. In the world of buying basically finished trees, putting a little wire on and claiming them as your own, I really related to the raw stock work you put forward. Hope you get back in at some point.Hi guys, yeh im not really practicing bonsai at the minute, i sold most of my trees to raise a bit of dough.
i have a few raw plants im still watering though like root cuttings n layers that are just being left to grow out.
the larger layers put on these beeches didnt take, so theyre still intact out in the allotment.
this is one of the smaller copper beeches from above, after leaf drop n now...
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seems like this one will be ok.
the other small green beech i separated is growing but not as strong. i think what happens sometimes is the remaining moss causes the fine roots to stay too wet.
i still check the forum periodically, hope everyones trees are healthy with no large holes
Danny Hart
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
Hi guys, yeh im not really practicing bonsai at the minute, i sold most of my trees to raise a bit of dough.
i have a few raw plants im still watering though like root cuttings n layers that are just being left to grow out.
the larger layers put on these beeches didnt take, so theyre still intact out in the allotment.
this is one of the smaller copper beeches from above, after leaf drop n now...
View attachment 433741
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seems like this one will be ok.
the other small green beech i separated is growing but not as strong. i think what happens sometimes is the remaining moss causes the fine roots to stay too wet.
i still check the forum periodically, hope everyones trees are healthy with no large holes
That's unfortunate @BobbyLane , may your wanderings lead you to new horizons! Cheers mate!!!
Shogun610
Masterpiece
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Im still here guys, I appreciate the love! I think bonsai will always be a part of me, just walking in the park and seeing nature and the trees has me wanting to play with trees, its hard to get away from.
small update on this one, its grown a little bit and has slowed up now, the new stems have become rigid, its pretty healthy. I have put some wire in places for shaping, no plans to cut anything until maybe next season, im also going for height and trying to keep as much as possible.
those lowest branches can be bent with guide wire at some point.
theres quite a few nodes on the trunks that are laying dormant, might get them popping next season as the tree builds more root power.
removing one of the low branches would give a nice asymmetrical shape, we'll see down the line.
small update on this one, its grown a little bit and has slowed up now, the new stems have become rigid, its pretty healthy. I have put some wire in places for shaping, no plans to cut anything until maybe next season, im also going for height and trying to keep as much as possible.
those lowest branches can be bent with guide wire at some point.
theres quite a few nodes on the trunks that are laying dormant, might get them popping next season as the tree builds more root power.
removing one of the low branches would give a nice asymmetrical shape, we'll see down the line.
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berzerkules
Shohin
I have not been keeping little trees in pots for very long but I came across your name fairly early. I've always enjoyed your trees and the pictures you post of big old gnarly deciduous. It's definitely had an influence on the direction I want to take my future in bonsai.
Some times taking a little break is good though. Clear your head and reevaluate what you want. Sounds like bonsai is just too much fun to walk away from. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks.
Some times taking a little break is good though. Clear your head and reevaluate what you want. Sounds like bonsai is just too much fun to walk away from. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks.
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Its been a slow season for this tree, Im sure it will be better next season.
yest I had a look at the roots, I wanted to get all the old moss off, so i carefully teased out all the moss, gave the roots a good rinse and laid them flat in a pot. The root base will take a few seasons to develop and mature.
quick virtual, thats actually the back, which is growing on me
yest I had a look at the roots, I wanted to get all the old moss off, so i carefully teased out all the moss, gave the roots a good rinse and laid them flat in a pot. The root base will take a few seasons to develop and mature.
quick virtual, thats actually the back, which is growing on me
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BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
This one didnt make it, I threw it out a couple weeks ago, the whole tree was just turning brown with no green anywhere. Not really sure why, because it seemingly had a decent amount of roots and those roots looked healthy to me, I did lose the odd few roots while removing some moss. Maybe I should of left it in the terra pot, but I moved it because I felt the moss would keep the core too wet. wont dwell on it!
On to new projects! I'll be starting more layers in the next couple weeks, mainly with Green Beech this time, but changing my approach, been doing a bit of research and ill be using mostly soil in the layers this time around, with only a layer of moss on top near the top cut.
On to new projects! I'll be starting more layers in the next couple weeks, mainly with Green Beech this time, but changing my approach, been doing a bit of research and ill be using mostly soil in the layers this time around, with only a layer of moss on top near the top cut.
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Im determined to have some good Beech! They seem to layer well in that ive tried 3 times and all have produced roots, one of them had roots without me realising and it got too dry and died while out in my allotment. Ive never known them to drop branches. Ive had them die after repotting yes, but my conclusions are, you cant handle the roots the same way you would a Hornbeam, need to be a bit more cautious. In regards to the layering thing, I think theyre just not fond of the wet moss, I think their roots rot easily when too wet, this is my conclusion.
