"Wild Bonsai" - May have found one, but unsure how to proceed.
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ShimpakuBonsai
Chumono
I can't make up which species of tree that is based on the photos.
It could be a nice yamadori and if it grows in a pocket you can be lucky to get it out of those rocks.
But my first question would be do you have permission to take it out?
It could be a nice yamadori and if it grows in a pocket you can be lucky to get it out of those rocks.
But my first question would be do you have permission to take it out?
Wires_Guy_wires
Imperial Masterpiece
Trees like this are for viewing pleasure.
The roots are probably too deeply embedded in the rock to get it out alive.
The roots are probably too deeply embedded in the rock to get it out alive.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
This tree is probably not collectible when for an experienced collector if you dig it and you don’t know what you’re doing the tree will die. Getting it out alive is only half of collecting a tree. Proper after care is the second half
Of course first and foremost before digging ANY tree is getting permission to do it. Trees aren’t free and it takes some reseach to find land owners or the proper state/national forest contact (if the tree is in one of those places) to get permission.
Of course first and foremost before digging ANY tree is getting permission to do it. Trees aren’t free and it takes some reseach to find land owners or the proper state/national forest contact (if the tree is in one of those places) to get permission.
Desert O'Piñon
Chumono
I agree, permission is first and foremost, viability is second.
As you don't have your general location or growing zone listed in your profile, it's difficult to identify this species from the photos provided. However, the landscape, and the sagebrush in the background indicate you are probably in an arid region of the western half of the country. This could be Four-wing Saltbush, but the flowers/seeds don't match, and the leaves are usually a dusty gray-green. Perhaps a Creosote bush?
But species doesn't matter in this case. I don't see a way to get enough roots for this plant to survive anywhere other than where it is now. It's beautiful growing there, and, unfortunately, a dead tree in your yard is not a good trade.
But don't give up. Keep looking. You found this one; there are others that you will be able to collect safely.
As you don't have your general location or growing zone listed in your profile, it's difficult to identify this species from the photos provided. However, the landscape, and the sagebrush in the background indicate you are probably in an arid region of the western half of the country. This could be Four-wing Saltbush, but the flowers/seeds don't match, and the leaves are usually a dusty gray-green. Perhaps a Creosote bush?
But species doesn't matter in this case. I don't see a way to get enough roots for this plant to survive anywhere other than where it is now. It's beautiful growing there, and, unfortunately, a dead tree in your yard is not a good trade.
But don't give up. Keep looking. You found this one; there are others that you will be able to collect safely.
