White Cedar, should I collect?
- Thread starter mattspinniken
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mattspinniken
Omono
Thanks, healthy White Cedar can become a bush quickly without some help. It's going into a bonsai pot in the spring which will help slow it down.
River's Edge
Imperial Masterpiece
Awesome potential! Nice progression to date. I favour a short powerful version like Brian Van Fleet suggested. I would also incorporate the idea of exposing more left side trunk by reducing top foliage pad size and moving it right. Some negative space on the left. I think G Hues suggested that as well.
Cannot wait to see the deadwood carving evolve. There are beautiful natural curves to complement the design.
Chris Frechette
Yamadori
@mattspiniken That tree is going to be amazing. I always looking for hidden gems like that, but am not that lucky!
mattspinniken
Omono
Thanks guys, I agree with you here. Definitely will keep that in mind when working this tree in the spring.
I don't plan to do much carving, I want to give the tree a really natural appearance and besides some additional cleaning of the deadwood I think the tree has a lot of natural interest and doesn't need my clumsy help in that department. I will post some more close ups of the deadwood in the spring. Let me know if you have a spot in mind where carving might be a good idea?
Thanks Chris, I am always looking too. A little luck is sometimes needed
.Why not.... here is another photo. As you can see ready for some work.
mattspinniken
Omono
I figured it’s time to update this thread. First time showing in a non club show and This tree won the ABS award of merit. Best Native tree. It was a great experience showing at the Michigan show in Grand Rapids.
Wilson
Masterpiece
Congratulations Matt! Nice to see the whole family supporting your bonsai passion.
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