Trident coming along

[Brian Underwood]

Original threads; http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthr...ct-Defoliation-and-Re-wiring&highlight=chuhin
http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthr...ident-Maple-Layer-Separation&highlight=chuhin

I have had this trident for a few years now and it has come a very long way. I recently removed it from it's grow pot and put it back in the little red Japanese pot I originally put it in years ago. The basal flare is now incredibly nice, the funky roots are gone, the tree is a bit shorter, and all the large wounds are healed over! I am now a big fan of layering.

Here are a few pictures of re-potting the tree, more to come soon...

 

[berobinson82]

Coming right along. Did the roots ever grow on the side of the tree that calloused during your layering attempt?

 

[Brian Underwood]

Nope, it just keeps callusing over. Luckily those calluses have added to the basal flare, so it gives the illusion of nebari, but I'll keep trying...

 

[Paradox]

Nice trunk movement on that one.

Look forward to seeing it leafed out.

 

[Eric Group]

Original threads; http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthr...ct-Defoliation-and-Re-wiring&highlight=chuhin
http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthr...ident-Maple-Layer-Separation&highlight=chuhin

I have had this trident for a few years now and it has come a very long way. I recently removed it from it's grow pot and put it back in the little red Japanese pot I originally put it in years ago. The basal flare is now incredibly nice, the funky roots are gone, the tree is a bit shorter, and all the large wounds are healed over! I am now a big fan of layering.

Here are a few pictures of re-potting the tree, more to come soon...

Did you bare root it again, here just under a year after separating the graft and bare rooting the tree last Spring? Don't you think that is pushing your tree a little hard?

I think a graft is probably your best option for that side that won't pop roots...

Good luck with this one it has decent movement... Ironically it seems shortening the trunk with the layer and growing it a little thicker has dramatically reduced the movement in your trunk.

 

[Smoke]

Looks good. I would cut a groove along the side without roots and pack the area with moss and plant the tree a little deeper. Make sure at least 1 inch of soil is over the area you wish roots. Less than that and it will never root. I use straight akadama to force the roots. I have had great success getting roots to grow like that.

One thing, there has to be a branch above the area without roots. No branch no roots. There is just no reason for a tree to have roots and no branch above to feed it. That is the only time I have never had roots issue.

 

[Smoke]

Did you bare root it again, here just under a year after separating the graft and bare rooting the tree last Spring? Don't you think that is pushing your tree a little hard?

I think a graft is probably your best option for that side that won't pop roots...

Good luck with this one it has decent movement... Ironically it seems shortening the trunk with the layer and growing it a little thicker has dramatically reduced the movement in your trunk.

Not with a root pad like that, and not in Ca.
In other locales the tree would putter along, but in Ca. a trident with roots like that will rebound in less than 30 days.

 

[Brian Underwood]

Root grafting is definitely an option. I have attempted to re-open the callused area three times now, just as Smoke described, to no avail. Also, my experience with Tridents is that they're pretty much unstoppable here. I've re-potted and defoliated in the same year, re-potted and massively cut back in the same year, etc. with each tree bouncing back with incredible vigor. But keep in mind where I live. It's said you can grow just about any tree in Sonoma County.

 

[Zach Smith]

Original threads; http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthr...ct-Defoliation-and-Re-wiring&highlight=chuhin
http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthr...ident-Maple-Layer-Separation&highlight=chuhin

I have had this trident for a few years now and it has come a very long way. I recently removed it from it's grow pot and put it back in the little red Japanese pot I originally put it in years ago. The basal flare is now incredibly nice, the funky roots are gone, the tree is a bit shorter, and all the large wounds are healed over! I am now a big fan of layering.

Here are a few pictures of re-potting the tree, more to come soon...

Brian, was this tree grown in the ground at all or just in a grow pot? Nice work.

Zach

 

[JudyB]

Good to see your threads updated Brian! This is looking great, good luck for more roots.

 

[Brian Underwood]

Zach, this tree was field grown by Lone Pine Nursery, purchased about 2008 or so...

Thanks Judy! I'm finding bonsai to be a necessary relaxation technique these days.

 

[Eric Group]

Not with a root pad like that, and not in Ca.
In other locales the tree would putter along, but in Ca. a trident with roots like that will rebound in less than 30 days.

Thanks Al, that makes sense... I guess it kind of depends on what you are trying to do with the tree as well.

 

[Brian Underwood]

Here is a better picture of the whole tree. It still needs a whole lot of work. The branches are all unequal in thickness in a bad way, but that will be remedied over the next couple years. The long branches are being used to thicken the inner parts.

 

[KennedyMarx]

Seems like your tackling the tough stuff to make it the best it can be. My question is, are you going to keep the branching drooping in the more Japanese/pine style?

 

[Smoke]

Zach, this tree was field grown by Lone Pine Nursery, purchased about 2008 or so...

Thanks Judy! I'm finding bonsai to be a necessary relaxation technique these days.

School bustin your ass?

Hey, you ever run into a guy working at Santa Rosa Hospital named Jim McAleer?

 

[Brian Underwood]

The branching actually began to droop because of the thinness of the lower branches, and the extreme length used for thickening. But no, the plan is not to leave it like that, it will be wired back up this year.

Al, yeah, school is a giant PAIN in my ass. I have school 6 days a week sometimes, plus work!

 

[small trees]

The branching actually began to droop because of the thinness of the lower branches, and the extreme length used for thickening. But no, the plan is not to leave it like that, it will be wired back up this year.

Al, yeah, school is a giant PAIN in my ass. I have school 6 days a week sometimes, plus work!

I feel you there. What are you going to school for?

 

[Brian Underwood]

I'm about 2/3 into the SRJC Nursing Program. Can't wait to be done!

 

[small trees]

I'm about 2/3 into the SRJC Nursing Program. Can't wait to be done!

I'm about 1/3 of the way through pharmacy school and I definitely empathize. I'm glad we have the same relaxation hobby haha.

 

[Brian Underwood]

Congrats! At least we'll be able to afford better trees when we're done!