Itoigawa juniper Stock
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Ah. I kinda liked the Jin sticking up out of the canopy, then I went back and saw that it originated way down low, and pushes up through the whole tree to get there. So, yes, I agree with the decision to remove it. If it had just come from the apex, I'd have kept it.
What did you do with the lower part?
What did you do with the lower part?
thumblessprimate1
Masterpiece
I think it's just out of view as the camera shot is from a lower point.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Thumbless is correct; it's still there, just took a shot from low looking up. The Jin comes out at a pretty good angle from the back, going back and up, so it's just obscured by clouds, er, foliage.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Update, after trimming some runners. It's settling into the design well, but needs a better pot.
Here is the shoot the whole tree was developed from, in 5 years.
Here is the shoot the whole tree was developed from, in 5 years.
Don Blackmond
Omono
I really like how this tree is turning out. To me, it has a very appealing trunk line and flow. Really nice work Brian!
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Super!
JoeR
Masterpiece
No way! You did that in 5 years?
Impressive!
Impressive!
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Way!
Yes, The Force is strong in Brian!
Chopsie
Shohin
Great to see the transformation over the 5 years, Lovely tree and great work Brian.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
That's frustrating; having a really nice tree and not being able to find the right pot for it.
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
It's such a nice tree I might get one custom made just for it instead of looking high and low.
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
Really healthy looking tree!!
Any idea for a shape of a pot you would consider?
Excellent tree , @Brian Van Fleet
Any idea for a shape of a pot you would consider?
Excellent tree , @Brian Van Fleet
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
That's what I am considering doing with the Drunk Dragon. I love the tree but the current pot just does not do the tree justice.
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
I saw you talking to the potter,going over some ideas.
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
Yes you did. He does really nice work and is willing to do this project for me. Let's see how this turns out.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Half the fun is looking for just the right pot! I'm leaning toward a bag-shape old Chinese.
Something like this pot; this one is too shallow, and I don't want the foot front & center; the tree needs more stability:
This one is close too, but the lip is slightly too heavy:
So I keep looking, it's fine by me!
Something like this pot; this one is too shallow, and I don't want the foot front & center; the tree needs more stability:
This one is close too, but the lip is slightly too heavy:
So I keep looking, it's fine by me!
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
It may wind up being something that you have looked at and over-looked several times. Sometimes something works only with just the right combinations.
