Jim Smith ficus

[amcoffeegirl]

I have just negotiated a deal to purchase a small Jim Smith ficus in a Jim Smith pot. She is holding it for me until the weather is warmer but I am thrilled. I cannot believe my good fortune. The pot is 7 inches.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

 

[Carol 83]

Good for you! I think this winter has everyone itching for spring and wanting something new. Very nice.

 

[thumblessprimate1]

Good for you! I think this winter has everyone itching for spring and wanting something new. Very nice.

I've been wanting to buy a pot and I did?

 

[Carol 83]

I've been wanting to buy a pot and I did?

I "might" have a couple new pots and a tree on the way also....

 

[amcoffeegirl]

Of all the trees I have purchased this is the one that will have me going to the Iowa Bonsai Association for assistance. I will want to keep it styled as intended by the creator.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Very nice! I seen that one. Loved it at first site. So glad one who understands the species is its new owner.

 

[BackyardBonsai]

That's a lot of trees in that 7" pot. I like it!

 

[amcoffeegirl]

Very nice! I seen that one. Loved it at first site. So glad one who understands the species is its new owner.

I am very humbled that I was allowed to purchase it. I will likely give her a big bear hug if I ever meet her in person. By force if necessary. Lol.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Nice pickup! Good age, good history, and a pot by the man too.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

I have purchased my first stand . I don’t have this tree yet but it would be a good size match. I’m not certain the pot color would go well with a stand this color. In the summer new growth can be very red so I think at that time it may work.
I have never matched a tree and a stand before but I know I want several options to choose from.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

Getting this stand also.
A better match

 

[BackyardBonsai]

The first one is a bit too fancy for my taste but I like the second one very much.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Very nice!

 

[amcoffeegirl]

On the bottom of the stand I got to is this.
I don’t know who Alan is but he makes really nice stands.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

Well it’s here.
I guess I will focus on a canopy this summer.
The stand does fit nicely.

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

That 2nd stand is definitely better than the first for this tree and pot.

Cool tree. Glad you got it.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

That 2nd stand is definitely better than the first for this tree and pot.

Cool tree. Glad you got it.

The second stand is truly amazingly crafted.
Apparently he was a furniture maker who got talked into making a few bonsai stands. He did very well.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

Well we will see what I can do with this one.
I see a lot of straight trunks in there.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

Just placed outside to try and improve vigor.
One trunk is having some difficulty leafing out.