Bunjeh
Chumono
And I am back. Beginner. Same nursery as the last time (I never learn). Escallonia.
The 2015 Spring Box Store Challenge Entries Thread
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Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
It is classified as "mostly evergreen" so yes it's acceptable. Looks like you've got quite a bit to work with. Good luck.
fraser67
Shohin
barrosinc
Masterpiece
Ok, so I got back from the nursery... here is my entry for begginer category (since dec 2013).
It is an arrayán chileno or Luma Apiculata http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luma_apiculata
It cost over 100x the allowed 50 bucks... I paid 5500!! confetti pesos... 9 bucks aprox
It took me so long to find it as stores in Chile barely cary anything over 2 gallon... And my entry will not be able to make as instant bonsai or anything similar. But it was a fun day! I bought a mugo pine and 2 cotoneaster too!
The only thing is I wont go way down on the top layer of the roots because it is full on summer down here... I hope not to kill it becuase of my timing.
It is an arrayán chileno or Luma Apiculata http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luma_apiculata
It cost over 100x the allowed 50 bucks... I paid 5500!! confetti pesos... 9 bucks aprox
It took me so long to find it as stores in Chile barely cary anything over 2 gallon... And my entry will not be able to make as instant bonsai or anything similar. But it was a fun day! I bought a mugo pine and 2 cotoneaster too!
The only thing is I wont go way down on the top layer of the roots because it is full on summer down here... I hope not to kill it becuase of my timing.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Oops, ignore part of my comment on the other thread. It qualifies and you can begin working on it. 9 Bucks! You stole that one. Thanks Max!
Bunjeh
Chumono
OK,..so the escallonia did not inspire and turns out that the branches are extremely brittle. So. Third and final attempt. Still a beginner (all though if we learn from our mistakes I should be a friggin' expert in no time). Pyracantha. $8.98. Home Depot. 14MAR2015.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
I was out of town yesterday so sorry for not replying sooner. It's a qualifying shrub so you're good to go.
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
The nurseries around here don't even have a schedule of when they might start receiving stuff.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Thanks for the update Vance. We're still a month and a half away till the deadline. Are they saying they won't have anything by then or they just don't know if they will? I'd like to see everyone have an opportunity to participate.
benw3790
Shohin
Having a hard time finding anything with a trunk thicker than a pencil!! Lol
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
It's still early yet. I'm sure you'll find something.
Eric Group
Masterpiece
I got an azalea today I had never seen before: Kurume "Hershey Orange"?? I am interested to see what the blooms look like.. BUT, here is the issue- if I style within the next 14 days, I will have to remove pretty much every bloom on the tree! Does anyone care if I wait a little longer than the 14 day limit, just so I can see this guy in full "party gear", and give it a chance to calm down a bit after blooming before I attack it? Vin said he was cool with it, but wanted me to pose it to the group before I proceed. This is kind of extenuating circumstances I suppose... I am not gaining any advantage from waiting longer, just want to see the tree in full color! If nobody objects, then I guess I will take that as an OK- Vin said I should post a pic of it blooming to start the ticker on my 14 days.
I have a pic of the "nursery" on my phone if anybody really needs to see what Lowe's Looks like, I can post it when I get on my ipad again! I got another Satsuki while I was there too- a "Momo No Haru" variety with pink blooms... Can we enter more than one? I see where someone above me posted like 2-3 trees... I wasn't planning to enter the "Momo No Haru", it was just a Satsuki variety with tiny leaves I did not own yet!
I have a pic of the "nursery" on my phone if anybody really needs to see what Lowe's Looks like, I can post it when I get on my ipad again! I got another Satsuki while I was there too- a "Momo No Haru" variety with pink blooms... Can we enter more than one? I see where someone above me posted like 2-3 trees... I wasn't planning to enter the "Momo No Haru", it was just a Satsuki variety with tiny leaves I did not own yet!
thomas22
Chumono
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Duranta is an evergreen and qualifies. It looks like some good material. Good luck!
barrosinc
Masterpiece
I'm starting to regret my choice... I think I might get a tree more ready for the challenge.
Bunjeh
Chumono
LOL. Third time's a charm in my case. I am beginning to think Vin has stock in Home Depot.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Haha! That's an idea but most of us are tightwads so I wouldn't be making much.
Eric Group
Masterpiece
Oh, I forgot.. I guess I am advanced category. If we are going simply off time in the hobby, I am certainly in that range. Don't feel very advanced sometimes and I kind of taught myself for most of the first 10 or so years I was doing Bonsai...
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