Tree progression thread

[Jailee719]

Black pine progression jan 19 2024- sep 21 2024
This was a tree I dug up beginning of this year for 75$ , lots of decisions and corrections still need to be made . Prob will never be anything special but love to see the progression

 

[CarpenterDiaz7]

Can definitely see the difference, keep at it, it’s looking good!

 

[Jailee719]

Can definitely see the difference, keep at it, it’s looking good!

thanks man. trying to learn more everyday

 

[Jailee719]

Before and after carving on my brt

 

[Jailee719]

early spring 2024

 

[Jailee719]

Jun 19 2024
Little black pine I got earlier this year

 

[Jailee719]

Dec 28 2024
You can see how much this tree developed within a couple months with care. Honestly surprised at how quick the results have been coming in. Difference between pics have been , 1 decandling, 1 bud selection, 2 sessions of wiring , 1 repot.

 

[Ruddigger]

Ha, you used that pot after all huh?

 

[Jailee719]

Ha, you used that pot after all huh?

Yes I did actually, thanks for the help in finding a pot!

 

[Jailee719]

Before and after I did during class today

 

[Ruddigger]

Nice job. It looked even better in person.

 

[AmellLeo]

Impressive progress! The wiring...The carving, add GREAT character.

 

[Jailee719]

Impressive progress! The wiring...The carving, add GREAT character.

Thanks man, really trying to get better at wiring these last couple months

 

[Jailee719]

Nice job. It looked even better in person.

did you ever get around to finishing your raft?

 

[Ruddigger]

Almost done.

 

[Bonsaidoodle]

Dec 28 2024
You can see how much this tree developed within a couple months with care. Honestly surprised at how quick the results have been coming in. Difference between pics have been , 1 decandling, 1 bud selection, 2 sessions of wiring , 1 repot.

You decandled, wired and repotted your pine within a couple months?

I have a JBP too(around 3years old, grown from seed). I repotted, did minimal wiring and plucked needles in late march. After a couple days I started to notice some top needles browning and posted some pics on here asking for advice. The replies emphasized that if you repot a pine, refrain from any further work for a year.
Have you heard different? What has repotting pines in the past taught you? Im fairly new to growing bonsai and have zero training. Just looking to gain some knowledge about JBPs.

The progression of your trees are impressive, nice work!

 

[Jailee719]

You decandled, wired and repotted your pine within a couple months?

I have a JBP too(around 3years old, grown from seed). I repotted, did minimal wiring and plucked needles in late march. After a couple days I started to notice some top needles browning and posted some pics on here asking for advice. The replies emphasized that if you repot a pine, refrain from any further work for a year.
Have you heard different? What has repotting pines in the past taught you? Im fairly new to growing bonsai and have zero training. Just looking to gain some knowledge about JBPs.

The progression of your trees are impressive, nice work!

Hey I saw your thread but didnt see what you were talking about, a lot of people are afraid of jbp footwork but my sensei tells/shows us to not be afraid, as long as your repotting technique is good they will be fine, black tips usually mean you have not been gentle enough on handing the needles, hope that gives you a little insight! Keep in mind I live in socal as well, your climate may be different than mine.

 

[Bonsaidoodle]

Hey I saw your thread but didnt see what you were talking about, a lot of people are afraid of jbp footwork but my sensei tells/shows us to not be afraid, as long as your repotting technique is good they will be fine, black tips usually mean you have not been gentle enough on handing the needles, hope that gives you a little insight! Keep in mind I live in socal as well, your climate may be different than mine.

Thanks for the reply! How long would you recommend I wait to fertilize after repotting JBP?