YamadoriFL
Mame
These are fast growers in my climate zone. I'm having to constantly work this one to keep it from becoming unruly. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Progress on a Tropical Mahogany (lysiloma sabicu)
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MHBonsai
Chumono
What's your vision for it? How tall are you going for?
Pretty straight trunk, something more on the formal side?
Pretty straight trunk, something more on the formal side?
YamadoriFL
Mame
Yes, the trunk is what it is. Straight as an arrow... I really only have freedom with the upper portion.
Not going for any more height. Thoughts?
Not going for any more height. Thoughts?
MHBonsai
Chumono
In general I try to find the smallest tree within the tree… If that makes any sense. I would shoot for something like this.
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
That's a false tamarind, not a mahogany. It is actually a member of the pea family.
Here's what a mahogany tree looks like (Swietenia mahagoni)
Here's what a mahogany tree looks like (Swietenia mahagoni)
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Forsoothe!
Imperial Masterpiece
That's right! Here a re-foliating Mahogany...
And Cuban Weeping Tamarind that has to be reined-in often...
Or they look like this...
