Need some input.Spring is coming
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ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
It'd help to know what sort of tree it is, when and where you got it, and where you are.
That last one will come up allot, so it's best to add a general location and growing zone to your profile.
You've got a little bit of movement in the trunk already, and some decent maturing bark. Might make an interesting broom style, but you'd likely want to get rid of those 2 big branches. One of them at least.
That last one will come up allot, so it's best to add a general location and growing zone to your profile.
You've got a little bit of movement in the trunk already, and some decent maturing bark. Might make an interesting broom style, but you'd likely want to get rid of those 2 big branches. One of them at least.
Bag O'Dirt
Seedling
It is a Hackberry. 5-7 year old. Bought from a pre bonsai grower. North Carolina. Zone 8a. Thanks for your guidence
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
Hello from Charlotte! Hackberries love it here. What styles appeal to you?
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
That's a good start.
I personally have no experience with hackberry, but I understand they're pretty damned sturdy trees. I would suggest chopping the trunk below those thick branches, then let it grow for a couple more years.
Hopefully someone will be along who knows better than my speculation, though.
I personally have no experience with hackberry, but I understand they're pretty damned sturdy trees. I would suggest chopping the trunk below those thick branches, then let it grow for a couple more years.
Hopefully someone will be along who knows better than my speculation, though.
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Please put your location on your profile so we can give you the best advice for your location and we dont have to repeatedly ask you where in the world you are
Thanks
TrevorLarsen
Chumono
I have no experience with this species but if it were mine I would chop the trunk a few inches above the lowest branch, in case there is die back. Hopefully the trunk lower down will bud on the old wood. Also it will give Better taper.
Bag O'Dirt
Seedling
Thanks for you response. I'm heading toward an informal upright, but I'm open to suggestions.
Bag O'Dirt
Seedling
I tend to agree with this approach, but I havent seen much budding lower in the truck in the past. But if you'r scared get a dog!
Bag O'Dirt
Seedling
I have considered this, but I have heard Broom Style Hackberries are very difficult. Also I feel the the height will lend a more feminal appearance ( not that there is annything wrong with that!) I will ponder. Thanks
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
If you want to develop it as an informal upright, a chop down low is recommended since the trunk has a long section without any taper.
If you want a slender bunjin, then chopping the trunk at the big branch, remove the big branch, and wire the smaller branch as new apex. Then bending the heck out of the whole tree would be my moves.
Bag O'Dirt
Seedling
I like your persepective and think this could be the way to go. Thanks much!
Wood
Chumono
Air layer at the blue line and chop at the red lines. Voila, two trees lots of nice qualities!
The air layer below the branches to preserves the thickness, movement and taper of that section. The smaller right branch doesn't have the same movement, but could give you better taper. I'd also probably reduce the length of the current leader
Once the air layer is taken, reduce the height of the leftover trunk. That's got a great start to the nebari!
The air layer below the branches to preserves the thickness, movement and taper of that section. The smaller right branch doesn't have the same movement, but could give you better taper. I'd also probably reduce the length of the current leader
Once the air layer is taken, reduce the height of the leftover trunk. That's got a great start to the nebari!
WavyGaby
Shohin
Welcome! That has a nice base. If you want a larger (faster) bonsai with less taper then I would repot by cutting off the lower half of the roots and putting it into a smaller container. As far as the top goes, you could try something like the image below.
Option 2 would be to chop it back to the first branch and wire it upwards. Unwire it before it scars. In that case don't repot as you want as much energy as possible.
Bag O'Dirt
Seedling
Grest unput. I can see the vision .Thanks
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