Woodland Spirit
Chumono
If you would be so kind I would like to see any bonsai willows that you own.
Thanks
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Thanks
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Fried provolone is tasty.
Show me your willows.
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Giga
Masterpiece
There aren't many willow bonsai because they are pretty unpredictable. I had one for a couple years and just got fed up with it that I got rid of it, not saying if your dedicated and know what your doing it can't be done. I like unusual material but willows roots will die off if your trim them to much and regrow them, branches can die off and be frustrating. I doubt I'll even get one again but they are tempting because the grow so fast and are pretty strong, just a little to crazy if I say lol.
Woodland Spirit
Chumono
I am fond of difficult trees
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
The few that I've seen don't resemble willows in nature. The branches are never long enough to weep downward, on their own. I suppose wire could do the trick tho.
Woodland Spirit
Chumono
Examples by way of Google
Woodland Spirit
Chumono
Not all willows weep
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I heard you can repot them twice a year their roots are that aggressive at growing...had me rethink them. My friend has a corkscrew willow I admire in her yard. But, not saying it can't be done...just that not all material that can be bonsai'd...should...at least for myself.I don't think it's a common bonsai species for a number of reasons...but wish you luck. Google images may result in more photos if you just wish to see several of them. (Which I see you have found by the updated posts to this thread)
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I hear you...they grow fast...so I imagine you could get a lot from them in a short time. If you don't become discouraged by the species as others have who have given it a go. Each has their own journey...and such as by the examples you have shown...some stuck with them. Surprised the young willow is in such a small pot. But...I don't do willow.
Shoot I have a Tamarax I am wintering that has a sizable trunk I took from the yard. I'm still undecided on that. Most make them weep...and you are forever fighting the nature of the tree to keep them branches down. (Same as willows) I'm half hoping it doesn't make the transition to pot.
Shoot I have a Tamarax I am wintering that has a sizable trunk I took from the yard. I'm still undecided on that. Most make them weep...and you are forever fighting the nature of the tree to keep them branches down. (Same as willows) I'm half hoping it doesn't make the transition to pot.
Woodland Spirit
Chumono
Root dieback is due to treating a willows like an elm. They are high moisture plants. Also, a little b1 goes a long way
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
I am pretty certain they would be difficult where you are located. They like a lot of moisture. I also must tell you as far as I know they do not often live more then 20-30 years no matter how good you keep them when potted. I experienced that short life period with a flowering plum. Although it was a very nice tree it lived a little over 10 - 12 years and when looking back it was not time well spent. I prefer to think my plants can and will outlive me.
Grimmy
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
That reminds me of Mimosa, I thought that one would be an interesting bonsai project. But I learned that they only live about 30 years, so I decided not to waste my time.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Good point you bring out...poster doesn't have location on profile. So no clue as to that myself. You must have a good memory Grimmy.
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
I have a small sapling that I pulled out of the garden here - when I found that out a few weeks ago I told my Wife it is going back out there if it lives the Winter
I am pretty certain he mentioned the Humidity rarely hits 30 percent there in a different post.
Grimmy
Cypress187
Masterpiece
Haha, that first dead stick
wireme
Masterpiece
My wee willow, I don't expect it to last forever, I hope it stays stable long enough to reach the design goal and I'll be happy, I think 2-3 more years if nothing goes wrong.
It looks like a dwarf variety of Salix Exigua to me.
It looks like a dwarf variety of Salix Exigua to me.
vaibatron
Shohin
Mr. Spirit,
It seems as though you have it all figured out.
As others have said, the propensity for willows to drop branches is the major concern for investing ones time.
While they are beautiful trees, one could be more certain their work isn't in vain by choosing another species.
But like I said, you have this all figured out and you like difficult trees.
For the record, B1 will not, by itself, solve root rotting issues.
It seems as though you have it all figured out.
As others have said, the propensity for willows to drop branches is the major concern for investing ones time.
While they are beautiful trees, one could be more certain their work isn't in vain by choosing another species.
But like I said, you have this all figured out and you like difficult trees.
For the record, B1 will not, by itself, solve root rotting issues.
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
That's a cool little tree!
I like it. Now, is that a weeping type?
aml1014
Masterpiece
I have a few willows but none that are very photogenic at the time, I enjoy them because they grow fast and in my experience can be potted up to 2 years with no root problems, I've also never had a branch die off only die back slightly.
Aaron
Aaron
wireme
Masterpiece
Nope, upright habit, it can be fun to hang them upside down to make them weep though, it only takes about a week and it doesn't last once they are flipped upright again but it's fun and could work for a show. I did that to another small willow years ago to nice effect, killed that one somehow, this is a cutting from that same tree.
Woodland Spirit
Chumono
@viabatron
I never said anything about b1 solving root rot, let alone it being the single factor.
I guess I am expected to just take everyones word without question. Even though there are conflicting views?
I never said anything about b1 solving root rot, let alone it being the single factor.
I guess I am expected to just take everyones word without question. Even though there are conflicting views?
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