Large European Beech

[Andrew Robson]

OK, I'll show you mine if you show me yours...

Here is one thread, I had another earlier in it's development, but I think it was lost long ago when the changeover happened. This one starts in 12 I think.
http://www.bonsainut.com/threads/beech-wired-and-ready.7047/

I just as eager to see and photograph it as you are. Just have to wait for the boss to tell me it's time to bring it in the studio and strip it of its leaves. Then lots of photography will commence!

Thanks for sharing yours! It's a lovely tree!

 

[Nomiyama]

Nice tree Andrew, I feel that large bonsai hit the viewer with a certain impact and power that smaller trees can't match. I have a very large Old imported Japanese beech that I acquired last year. A labor of love due to the maintenance and time required. And yes the size does require a uhaul to move, I've been there done that. Good luck with your project. I wish you luck for years to come.

 

[Vin]

Just took some measurements...

The widest part of the base of the trunk is about 15 inches.

I'm curious to know where you're measuring the base of the trunk?

 

[ghues]

Great looking tree Andrew, like others I look forward to seeing it's progress......looks powerful and expensive.
Cheers
Graham
Campbell River

 

[markyscott]

Great tree Andrew! It's in good hands and I'm looking forward to see it progress over the years.

Scott

 

[Andrew Robson]

Nice tree Andrew, I feel that large bonsai hit the viewer with a certain impact and power that smaller trees can't match. I have a very large Old imported Japanese beech that I acquired last year. A labor of love due to the maintenance and time required. And yes the size does require a uhaul to move, I've been there done that. Good luck with your project. I wish you luck for years to come.

Great Beech! Love it.

Yes I agree that often large trees have more impact, especially to the untrained eye. Usually these large trees are conifers, which is why I'm glad to see there are a few people with large deciduous like your beautiful Japanese Beech.

Cheers!

 

[Andrew Robson]

I'm curious to know where you're measuring the base of the trunk?

Took a tape measure and at its widest part, it was around 15 inches. Not an exact measurement, but an approximate guess.

 

[Vin]

Took a tape measure and at its widest part, it was around 15 inches. Not an exact measurement, but an approximate guess.

It must be an optical illusion on my part. The tree looks really big, no doubt about it. It just doesn't look like the trunk is 15 inches across. I'm not really good with the proper way to measure a bonsai. I guess I better start learning.

 

[BobbyLane]

Looks to be quite a substantial lump of Beech, look forward to seeing it naked, bit hard to see whats going on atm.

 

[Lars Grimm]

Wonderful tree!

 

[Andrew Robson]

It's good to have friends! Last week I repotted my European Beech with the help of several friends and students of my teacher, Michael Hagedorn. After several hours of pulling the leaves off this tree, we tackled the repotting in which we did a half bareroot. The tree was in a mixture of organic and volcanic soil, and over this and the next repotting I'm transitioning it into a complete volcanic mix, which will give me much better control and help create better ramification. For deciduous trees I generally use 50/50 pumice and akadama.

This beech has great branching, and a nice silhouette. Over the next several years, I'll focus on ramification of the interior branching and filling out the left side a bit more.

This tree is moving to the Portland Japanese Garden this week, as part of the Garden's new public bonsai garden, which is part of their 30 million dollar cultural expansion. The bonsai and education at the Japanese Garden will be under the supervision of my teacher, Michael Hagedorn. Several members of the community have loaned excellent trees to the garden for the display, which will last until late fall and reopen again the following spring. If you're in the Portland area, come check it out! The expansion is open to the public starting this Sunday!

Cheers!

 

[Giga]

I really need a tree this large in my life.

 

[JudyB]

I really need a tree this large in my life.

Be careful what you wish for!

Looking great, what a natural feel. Thanks for sharing these photos. Maybe one composed shot in big format if you have a chance when it's placed at the garden please?

 

[Andrew Robson]

Be careful what you wish for!

Looking great, what a natural feel. Thanks for sharing these photos. Maybe one composed shot in big format if you have a chance when it's placed at the garden please?

Yes, this is one of those bonsai that actually look like a tree. That's one of the things I love about it.

I'll get some pictures of it when it's at the gardens and post them!

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Hey Andrew, have you seen @Stickroot 's Hornbeams? I know you've been wanting to work w/ larger material. Maybe next time your back in the STL, you and your ol' Man should pick one up. They are huge!!

https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/truck-load-of-hornbeam.26924/

 

[Andrew Robson]

Hey Andrew, have you seen @Stickroot 's Hornbeams? I know you've been wanting to work w/ larger material. Maybe next time your back in the STL, you and your ol' Man should pick one up. They are huge!!

https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/truck-load-of-hornbeam.26924/

Thanks for sharing. I haven't seen these, but I'll look into it!

 

[Josh88]

It's good to have friends! Last week I repotted my European Beech with the help of several friends and students of my teacher, Michael Hagedorn. After several hours of pulling the leaves off this tree, we tackled the repotting in which we did a half bareroot. The tree was in a mixture of organic and volcanic soil, and over this and the next repotting I'm transitioning it into a complete volcanic mix, which will give me much better control and help create better ramification. For deciduous trees I generally use 50/50 pumice and akadama.

This beech has great branching, and a nice silhouette. Over the next several years, I'll focus on ramification of the interior branching and filling out the left side a bit more.

This tree is moving to the Portland Japanese Garden this week, as part of the Garden's new public bonsai garden, which is part of their 30 million dollar cultural expansion. The bonsai and education at the Japanese Garden will be under the supervision of my teacher, Michael Hagedorn. Several members of the community have loaned excellent trees to the garden for the display, which will last until late fall and reopen again the following spring. If you're in the Portland area, come check it out! The expansion is open to the public starting this Sunday!

Cheers!

Thank you for loaning this beauty to the Japanese Garden! I look forward to checking it (and the rest of the expansion) out very soon.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

This tree is moving to the Portland Japanese Garden this week, as part of the Garden's new public bonsai garden, which is part of their 30 million dollar cultural expansion. The bonsai and education at the Japanese Garden will be under the supervision of my teacher, Michael Hagedorn. Several members of the community have loaned excellent trees to the garden for the display, which will last until late fall and reopen again the following spring. If you're in the Portland area, come check it out! The expansion is open to the public starting this Sunday!

Cheers!

So nice to hear interest in bonsai expanding like this. Every day it seems I meet people who are interested in getting into bonsai.

 

[Andrew Robson]

So nice to hear interest in bonsai expanding like this. Every day it seems I meet people who are interested in getting into bonsai.

It's exciting! Enthusiasm and appreciation of bonsai is spreading very quickly, and the quality of trees seem to be rising! I think we're on an upward trend.

 

[dirk hoorelbeke]

wonderful tree!!