My own winter silhouettes show in IE!!

The liquidamber orientalis woke up 2 weeks ago. I will place it into the better looking pot in the future.
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Bonhe
 
Most of my bonsai is placed on the stone surface!! I plan to build the stands and benches for them in this summer!
This is the flowering pear.
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It starts opening the flower buds.
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Its trunk base
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Its bark.
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Bonhe
 
Few months ago, I pulled the crape myrtle out (the one is in the 4th picture) to perform carving on its trunk. It almost took me a month to finish the job!!! The reason it took me so long is that I had to find free time and it also was depended on my mood on that day! :rolleyes:

I made 4 tunnels which are connecting to the back and the side of the trunk. As you can see, those tunnels can not be seen through and through from its front view.








In the end of the winter, I will start to train its branches. Will need lot of bending.
Bonhe

In some years with much weathering and some rot and(currently at distance)this will look ok . However obvious today is man made:eek:. Patience always good. Many nice trees you have;).
 
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I just found this thread. What excellent trees you have. I applaud your knowledge and all of your hard work. Good Show! and thank you so much for taking the extra time to share with all of us.
 
I just found this thread. What excellent trees you have. I applaud your knowledge and all of your hard work. Good Show! and thank you so much for taking the extra time to share with all of us.
Thanks for your kind comment.
Bonhe
 
Hi Bonhe, your trees are looking wonderful . How are your crabapple doing? I also live in Riverside. I just figured we didn't have enough cold days for them to flower consistently . Seeing that yours had flowers and fruit makes me think I should look for one.
 
Hi Bonhe, your trees are looking wonderful . How are your crabapple doing? I also live in Riverside. I just figured we didn't have enough cold days for them to flower consistently . Seeing that yours had flowers and fruit makes me think I should look for one.
Ah, we are neighbor!
Few of my crabapples are not doing well at this time due to fungal infection. Crabapple is doing well in our area. My teacher's crabapples have a lot of fruit.
Bonhe
 
Sorry to hear they are not well. Am I right to assume morning sun only during the summer ?
 
Sorry to hear they are not well. Am I right to assume morning sun only during the summer ?
Thank you Mr. E.
You are correct. The crabapple can not cope with afternoon sun here.
Bonhe
 
I don't have a tree to graft on at this point, I may look for a whip of a yellow to start. Thanks for the generous offer, have a great Thanksgiving, we have so much to be thankful for.
 
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