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Some Indian Laurel Ficus Work

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Post  Rob Kempinski Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:19 pm

This Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa kinnmen) was featured in the 2008 US National Exhibition photo album (page 78). It's been about 7 months since then and time for some rework. The leaves were hit with a fungus so I defloliated the tree.

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I then did some wire and trimming and repotted at a different angle for a new front.


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Here's an overhead view of the branch structure.


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I put a few more details on my blog along with another similar tree. Enjoy.

BTW, browsing through the US National Exhibition album, I was very impressed by the job Bill Valavanis did on the album, but also by the fine quality and diversity of the US National bonsai. I can barely wait for the next spring time exhibition in June 2010. thumbs up


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Post  DaveP Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:38 pm

Rob,

Absolutely wonderful work presented here. The branchwork is astounding!

Kindest~
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Post  Fabianoscosta Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:16 pm

Working very thorough, very well made and structure the class in which you fell the tree has more harmony.
Transmits much peace. Congratulations Rob.
Regards,
Fabiano

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Post  Rob Kempinski Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:09 pm

Thanks guys. The tree could be considered a shohin as it is between 9 to 10 inches.


Here is another shohin I am working on. Prior to this photo about 2 months ago I removed most of the branches that grew this trunk.

The pot is by John Pitt of the UK.
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Working with the buds that popped I started the branch selection for the design. Luckily, Ficus buds back like crazy. This is it after branch selection and wiring. Another Indian Laurel Ficus well on its way.

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The blue dots on the soil are MiracleGrow granular fertilizer.
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Post  jrodriguez Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:24 pm

Rob,

Nice Ficus.

Kind regards,
Jose
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