BitsaBon
Sapling
Purchased this tree in a bit of haste when first getting into bonsai (outside of owning an indoor ficsus). I was attracted to it because of its apparent vigour/twin trunk, only to learn multiple reasons why this wasn't perhaps the best choice. These include vertical growth, node distance, leaf size... I have done some heavy pruning + guide wires to give it more of an appealing shape. Intending on transplanting into a large bonsai training pot next spring
Still, I like the tree and have enjoyed the process so far. Tried defoliating the tree to see how leaf size was impacted (some burning on the leaves) and out of general curiosity.
The colour of the leaves in the first few weeks of spring is an incredibly vibrant green. Unfortunately I don't think I have a picture, I do have one from late spring:
There is an interesting fusing of branching on the right hand side of the tree (only viewable from side):
Will probably use this thread to log the progress of this tree and a few of my current projects. I have enjoyed reading various posts on this form from other growers so thought it wold be good to get the ball rolling on my end. Any feedback would be appreciated
Cheers
Still, I like the tree and have enjoyed the process so far. Tried defoliating the tree to see how leaf size was impacted (some burning on the leaves) and out of general curiosity.
The colour of the leaves in the first few weeks of spring is an incredibly vibrant green. Unfortunately I don't think I have a picture, I do have one from late spring:
There is an interesting fusing of branching on the right hand side of the tree (only viewable from side):
Will probably use this thread to log the progress of this tree and a few of my current projects. I have enjoyed reading various posts on this form from other growers so thought it wold be good to get the ball rolling on my end. Any feedback would be appreciated
Cheers