Literati/ Bunjin American Beech

[JohnnyUtah]

I just repotted this American Beech that I dug last year. I wasn’t planning on repotting but it put out vigorous growth last summer and it had a ton of new feeder roots. I wired it late fall. I like the wispiness of the whole thing. I would be interested to hear what you all have to say.

 

[Gabler]

Bunjin Part I—What IS This Weird Thing?

Bunjin get a bad rap or a badass rap. There’s also those who will pass it by on the bench without comment. I figure the no comment is the most interesting reaction. I thought it would be fun to exp…

crataegus.com

This is a four-part series that should give you a good idea of what to aim for in the bunjin style. It's incredibly difficult to do it well. I certainly haven't managed it yet myself.

 

[JohnnyUtah]

Bunjin Part I—What IS This Weird Thing?

Bunjin get a bad rap or a badass rap. There’s also those who will pass it by on the bench without comment. I figure the no comment is the most interesting reaction. I thought it would be fun to exp…

crataegus.com

This is a four-part series that should give you a good idea of what to aim for in the bunjin style. It's incredibly difficult to do it well. I certainly haven't managed it yet myself.

Yeah I’ve read that, and it is difficult. I was thinking about swinging the upper branch out towards the right instead of over the tree.