Getting Ready for the National Exhibition
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Getting Ready for the National Exhibition
Our strangely cold winter has really confused my trees.
This Buddhist Pine (Podocarpus sp.) has been selected for the US National Show. I thinned it out a few weeks ago and right now it is riotously full of new light green growth and the start of many fruit. It will be interesting to see how far the fruit and leaves get by the middle of June when it will go to Rochester for the 2nd National US Exhibition. The pot is a nice quality Chinese pot that actually says "Made in Japan" on the bottom.
This Buddhist Pine (Podocarpus sp.) has been selected for the US National Show. I thinned it out a few weeks ago and right now it is riotously full of new light green growth and the start of many fruit. It will be interesting to see how far the fruit and leaves get by the middle of June when it will go to Rochester for the 2nd National US Exhibition. The pot is a nice quality Chinese pot that actually says "Made in Japan" on the bottom.
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Rob Kempinski- Member
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dinosmash18 wrote:wow that is a good pine
Thanks for the comment, You know it is not in the pinus family but it is a conifer. Podocarpus macrophyllus can be worked very similarly to a Japanese Black Pine. The big difference is the podocarpus will bud back like crazy. In fact the lower right branch I grew from an adventitious bud. It did not exist when I started on the tree. In this regard the tree seems more similar to a Yew. Once in a pot it is fairly slow growing.
The tree is very common in landscapes. For some reason in Japan, called Kusamaki, I have never seen one as a bonsai even though they grow all over the temple and shrine grounds. In Taiwan and China they are very desirable for bonsai. I heard because of their Buddhist connection, that they are routinely stolen from peoples yards in China. These are commonly used in landscapes in my part of the USA. They can take some cold weather and like the heat.
The first photo didn't show the lighter colored foliage very well so here it is again with a outdoor shot.
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Rob Kempinski- Member
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Would look better still in my garden, Rob. I'll create a microclimate for it.
I hope it does you proud at the exhibition. One day I'll get over to one of these 'murrican shows.
I hope it does you proud at the exhibition. One day I'll get over to one of these 'murrican shows.
fiona- Member
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That is very nice work Rob. I saw one in a very old Japanese book that after translation called it a "swallow's tongue pine". I will see if I can find it to give you the citation.
TpaBayFlyFisher- Member
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Swallows Tongue Pine is another variety of Podocarpus, Pdocarpus Macrophyllus 'Maki'. Its leaves are very small and quite close in resemblance to a Taxus. In Indonesia, it is often grafted to a big leaf podocarpus.
Kind regards,
Jose
Kind regards,
Jose
jrodriguez- Member
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Howzit Rob,
Very nice work.... good job!! If I may ask, how old is this tree? Like in Florida, they grow all over the place here on Maui. I'm thinking of doing one but don't know if I have enough room on my lani.
-Tim
Very nice work.... good job!! If I may ask, how old is this tree? Like in Florida, they grow all over the place here on Maui. I'm thinking of doing one but don't know if I have enough room on my lani.
-Tim
Hawaiian77- Member
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Hi Rob
I can't make it to this National because of conflcting obligations. I hope your luck is as good as mine was at the last National. Your tree looks like a real winner!!
Best Regards
Mike
I can't make it to this National because of conflcting obligations. I hope your luck is as good as mine was at the last National. Your tree looks like a real winner!!
Best Regards
Mike
mike page- Member
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Hawaiian77 wrote:Howzit Rob,
Very nice work.... good job!! If I may ask, how old is this tree? Like in Florida, they grow all over the place here on Maui. I'm thinking of doing one but don't know if I have enough room on my lani.
-Tim
Tim,
Not sure of the exact age. It was collected from a landscape hedge about 9 years ago. Maybe 30 years old now.
Rob Kempinski- Member
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jrodriguez wrote:Swallows Tongue Pine is another variety of Podocarpus, Pdocarpus Macrophyllus 'Maki'. Its leaves are very small and quite close in resemblance to a Taxus. In Indonesia, it is often grafted to a big leaf podocarpus.
Kind regards,
Jose
Jose the maki is very desirable for bonsai. We saw lots of great ones in Taiwan. I've yet to see a large one in Florida as a bonsai. I recently obtained three cuttings of this variety but alas they don't have large trunks. However, your mentioning of grafting is a good idea. I might try that. Is that a spring job or winer job for this species?
Rob Kempinski- Member
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Very nice Podocarpus Rob,
How many trees do you plan to bring to the show?
Xuan
How many trees do you plan to bring to the show?
Xuan
xuan le- Member
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Rob, excellent tree.
What are its overall dimensions?
What are its overall dimensions?
Luis Fontanills- Member
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Rob,
I find that late winter, just before the buds start to swell is the best time to graft this species. Once sap flow is back to normal, excessive bleeding form the graft point causes the scions to wither off. As this species contains a lot of sap, before grafting, make sure to leva the soil unwatered for some time. After this, cut a branch to see if it bleeds. If it does, leave the tree unwatered for an additional day or until not sap flows from the wound. After grafting, place the tree in shade and control watering. The bag-cover method is quite succesful with this species.
Kind regards,
Jose
I find that late winter, just before the buds start to swell is the best time to graft this species. Once sap flow is back to normal, excessive bleeding form the graft point causes the scions to wither off. As this species contains a lot of sap, before grafting, make sure to leva the soil unwatered for some time. After this, cut a branch to see if it bleeds. If it does, leave the tree unwatered for an additional day or until not sap flows from the wound. After grafting, place the tree in shade and control watering. The bag-cover method is quite succesful with this species.
Kind regards,
Jose
jrodriguez- Member
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Luis Fontanills wrote:Rob, excellent tree.
What are its overall dimensions?
Hey Luis, its about 24 inches wide and 20 inches above the pot.
Rob Kempinski- Member
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Here is the tree in its garden setting.
I'm glad too see my larger Black Olive (Bucida spinosa) (first tree on the left) has bounced back from really bleak days this winter. I guess with the temperature we had it was almost deciduous. Usually not a good sign when a tropical tree loses most of its leaves.
The bamboo this year is really shedding - see all the ground cover. Might need to actually rake it up. I guess that is a by-product of the really cold winter. Might even cut down much of it - it grows so fast anyway.
Here is a different view of another portion of the garden. Most everything is real green now.
I'm glad too see my larger Black Olive (Bucida spinosa) (first tree on the left) has bounced back from really bleak days this winter. I guess with the temperature we had it was almost deciduous. Usually not a good sign when a tropical tree loses most of its leaves.
The bamboo this year is really shedding - see all the ground cover. Might need to actually rake it up. I guess that is a by-product of the really cold winter. Might even cut down much of it - it grows so fast anyway.
Here is a different view of another portion of the garden. Most everything is real green now.
Rob Kempinski- Member
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Hey Rob-
Congrats on getting this beauty into the show It is truly a well balanced design.
Say, just curious, but was this the same tree that you brought to our study session 'Noname' with Guy Guidry?
Rob
Congrats on getting this beauty into the show It is truly a well balanced design.
Say, just curious, but was this the same tree that you brought to our study session 'Noname' with Guy Guidry?
Rob
Rob Addonizio- Member
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Hi Rob.
Really beautiful work and beautiful trees.
Pavel
Really beautiful work and beautiful trees.
Pavel
Pavel Slovák- Member
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Rob Addonizio wrote:Hey Rob-
Congrats on getting this beauty into the show It is truly a well balanced design.
Say, just curious, but was this the same tree that you brought to our study session 'Noname' with Guy Guidry?
Rob
Thanks Rob. Not it was not the same tree as the study group. It would have been a miracle for that tree to fill out this well. Podocarpus are relatively slow to grow once in a bonsai pot. This tree has been in training in my garden since 2002 (if I recall correctly when i bought it.)
Rob Kempinski- Member
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xuan le wrote:Very nice Podocarpus Rob,
How many trees do you plan to bring to the show?
Xuan
Hi Xuan, missed your post the first time sorry about that.
I have had 3 entries accepted. This Podocarpus, my JBP called Dragon's Tale and a shohin display.
I'm hoping the next 6 weeks really kick in for Dragon's tale. I changed my work timing to have it ready for the show and then we had a 6 week longer winter than normal. It may end up with real short needles that frankly a tree its size doesn't need.
I have heard through the grapevine that there will be several other Florida trees. There are multiple people driving them up from Florida. I also heard trees are coming from the Washington/Oregon area but I haven't heard about California trees. I wonder about Texas trees also as the Lone Star Bonsai Society is having their annual convention the same time in Fort Worth.
How about you, are you showing any trees?
Rob Kempinski- Member
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Hi Rob,
Good luck for the show.
I don't know if I coukd make it to the show, I am looking for a ride. Being too old to drive by myself a long way (my wife has to take care of her old mom and she can't come with me) I am thinking about flying but I am not sure yet. Frankly I don't want to miss it after seeing the first show.
Xuan
Good luck for the show.
I don't know if I coukd make it to the show, I am looking for a ride. Being too old to drive by myself a long way (my wife has to take care of her old mom and she can't come with me) I am thinking about flying but I am not sure yet. Frankly I don't want to miss it after seeing the first show.
Xuan
xuan le- Member
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Super tree Rob...good luck at the Great "National"...
Three Cheers, and then some, to Bill for making it into a World Class Exibit so quickly.
Pat…mounted on my trusty stead, riding off wildly in all directions…
Three Cheers, and then some, to Bill for making it into a World Class Exibit so quickly.
Pat…mounted on my trusty stead, riding off wildly in all directions…
bonsaistud- Member
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"...'murrican..."...wonderful Scottish word Fiona...
Pat…mounted on my trusty stead, riding off wildly in all directions…
Pat…mounted on my trusty stead, riding off wildly in all directions…
bonsaistud- Member
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The US National Exhibition is this coming weekend.
Here is a quick iPhone shot of my wonderful spouse, Terry, checking out the Dragon's Tale, a JBP selected for the exhibition.
I intend to show this Japanese Black Pine with no wire on it! The pads are well enough formed that I feel it will be a more natural look without wire. Might be a topic of conversation, we'll see.
Here is a quick iPhone shot of my wonderful spouse, Terry, checking out the Dragon's Tale, a JBP selected for the exhibition.
I intend to show this Japanese Black Pine with no wire on it! The pads are well enough formed that I feel it will be a more natural look without wire. Might be a topic of conversation, we'll see.
Rob Kempinski- Member
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Hi Rob,
great tree and a fine garden. Wish you all the best for the exhibition.
cu
Herbert
great tree and a fine garden. Wish you all the best for the exhibition.
cu
Herbert
Herbert A- Member
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Very Exciting indeed! I will not be going due to Heather's possible birthing Soooo... make sure to take lots of pics of everything...Please!!!!!!
-Joe
-Joe
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