Northern Catalpa

[ForrestGump]

Hey so Im not sure if this is a good tree for bonsai because of its massive leaf size, but I was wondering if there was any style that would work with it. I love this tree. Has anybody tried these?

 

[Dav4]

It's a great landscape tree...super tough and gnarly in it's old age...but I think you've answered your own question. The leaves are extremely large and the overall growth is very coarse, so it isn't well suited for bonsai. I don't know any who've tried it, but if you you're so inclined, give it a shot and see what happens.

 

[ForrestGump]

True lol. I feel like I should attempt something with it, I just don't know what lol.

 

[Tim.E]

True lol. I feel like I should attempt something with it, I just don't know what lol.

Hey,

Checkout this video from Nigel about catalpa trees and bonsai.

 

[ForrestGump]

Thank you!

 

[Stickroot]

Hey,

Checkout this video from Nigel about catalpa trees and bonsai.

Man! I can't watch that nut. I try all the time. Damn rooster!

 

[Tim.E]

Man! I can't watch that nut. I try all the time. Damn rooster!

He's got some great content and is eclectic for sure.. Take everything with a grain of salt

 

[Stickroot]

He's got some great content and is eclectic for sure.. Take everything with a grain of salt

I'm blind as a BAT!

 

[Stickroot]

He's got some great content and is eclectic for sure.. Take everything with a grain of salt

I would like to see Graham Potter beat him with his rooster. Just kidding.... Maybe

 

[sorce]

http://www.bonsainut.com/threads/where-to-find-giant-pots.24208/unread

Sorce

 

[M. Frary]

True lol. I feel like I should attempt something with it, I just don't know what lol.

Chainsaw.

 

[Ironsmiter]

I'm going to see what this ends up as. It was growing under a pile of old wood, that's why it is corkscrewed. Yes, it is a Catalpa