CapeCodBonsai
Shohin
Is anyone growing Euscaphis japonica?
It may be one of those species that is difficult to make into a convincing bonsai because, I have no idea why I don’t see examples of them online. Evidently, they are vigorous enough to trunk chop.
Personally, I don’t get too hung up on only growing species that have ideal characteristics.
I’ve only seen this species (in bonsai form) in one of my favorite books FOUR SEASONS OF BONSAI by Kyuzo Murata
Here is a photo of the species taken from the book showing an example of a tree in fruit. The author’s description is below the photo.
Gonzui (Euscaphis japonica Kanitzu), early October, potted approx. 30 years,
21 inches (53 cm).
Gonzui
A deciduous tree of the Staphyleaceae
The gonzui grows wild in the woods and regenerates vigorously.
Once you have planted a sapling taken from the wild, you will never lack for raw material. Even if you cut off the entire tree at the base, the severed trunk will send up new shoots. When the cutting or sapling has taken root, just cut it back whenever it grows too long, and soon it will bear fruit.
I’d really like to try this species. If anyone has some experience(s) that they would like to share or know where I can source this tree, please let me know.
It may be one of those species that is difficult to make into a convincing bonsai because, I have no idea why I don’t see examples of them online. Evidently, they are vigorous enough to trunk chop.
Personally, I don’t get too hung up on only growing species that have ideal characteristics.
I’ve only seen this species (in bonsai form) in one of my favorite books FOUR SEASONS OF BONSAI by Kyuzo Murata
Here is a photo of the species taken from the book showing an example of a tree in fruit. The author’s description is below the photo.
Gonzui (Euscaphis japonica Kanitzu), early October, potted approx. 30 years,
21 inches (53 cm).
Gonzui
A deciduous tree of the Staphyleaceae
The gonzui grows wild in the woods and regenerates vigorously.
Once you have planted a sapling taken from the wild, you will never lack for raw material. Even if you cut off the entire tree at the base, the severed trunk will send up new shoots. When the cutting or sapling has taken root, just cut it back whenever it grows too long, and soon it will bear fruit.
I’d really like to try this species. If anyone has some experience(s) that they would like to share or know where I can source this tree, please let me know.
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