Field grown scots pine
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Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
In a phrase: Cut back hard in July and eliminate any unwanted branches making sure you leave some stubs to dry out. When you cut back any particular branch make sure you cut it back to active growth. If you cut back to bare wood you run a strong risk of losing the branch. Scots are more forgiving about this than Mugos especially if you cut really strong branches that are vigorous, a Scots is likely to bud a Mugo is likely not to.
ChrisV
Shohin
Beautiful little pine you have there Rob! Nice styling too.
But like Brian said lowering the apex would be Nice too.
Makes the tree more compact and makes the trunk and base visualy more powerfull.
But different than Brians opinion I would leave the left branch there for counter balance.
Great job!
But like Brian said lowering the apex would be Nice too.
Makes the tree more compact and makes the trunk and base visualy more powerfull.
But different than Brians opinion I would leave the left branch there for counter balance.
Great job!
october
Masterpiece
Thanks Chris.. The left branch does provide balance to the tree, it will stay for now. You never know years down the road though. Also, I have adjusted some things since the pics were taken. I actually raised the left side branch below the apex to close the space. I am counting on a lot of growth in the next 2 years and I am trying to plan the spacing in accordance to the future growth. Also, keeping some space for sun and light to penetrate the interior while it is in training.
Rob
october
Masterpiece
Update. Been pinching this one here and there over the last week or so. This one is growing well.
Rob
Rob
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
Update. Been pinching this one here and there over the last week or so. This one is growing well.
Rob
A first rate tree, great work.
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Love it! Outstanding little pine Rob! Can't wait to see it in a bonsai container.
october
Masterpiece
Thank you Vance and Mach. I am starting building ramification this season. I pinched the candles, but not heavilly.
Rob
Rob
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JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
REally. What they said. This is exciting to see how good it will be. Great work.
october
Masterpiece
KennedyMarx
Omono
It's coming along very nicely? Any idea what kind of pot you want to put it in?
october
Masterpiece
Hi Kennedy. Yes, a smooth edged, rectangular unglazed pot. Maybe a medium brown or gray in color. However, I will need to compare pots to the actual tree or do some virts to find out what will work best.
Rob
GeorgeAlexander
Sapling
any update on this tree?Hi Kennedy. Yes, a smooth edged, rectangular unglazed pot. Maybe a medium brown or gray in color. However, I will need to compare pots to the actual tree or do some virts to find out what will work best.
Rob
