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Betula pendula raft - a short history

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Post  Max Sat Mar 31, 2012 2:29 pm

2 years of improvement.
Enjoy.

The moment when I bought it this photo was essential to understand the structure.
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When I got it in 2010 it looked like this.
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2011. Still looks ugly but has to for becoming a good one.
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Repotting in spring 2012
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Restyle in spring 2012. Many branches had to be cut for better branching especially in the background.
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The wiring is so fine that I will have to remove it in just a few weeks.
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ME
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Post  JimLewis Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:16 pm

I know it's just words, but I think I'd classify this one as a "clump" rather than a raft. Whatever, it is going to be a good one.
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Post  Max Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:02 pm

JimLewis wrote:I know it's just words, but I think I'd classify this one as a "clump" rather than a raft. Whatever, it is going to be a good one.

Thanks Jim,
yes, it's more a clump than a raft..
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Post  drgonzo Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:28 pm

Max

The delicacy of the weeping branch work is lost when the leaves emerge, (photo from 2011) The weeping looks absolutely wonderful out of leaf though. perhaps a reduction of a few of the thinner trunks might help open up the image a bit? Just thoughts.

Do you expect good leaf reduction with this species?
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Post  JimLewis Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:50 pm

The delicacy of the weeping branch work is lost when the leaves emerge, (photo from 2011) The weeping looks absolutely wonderful out of leaf though. perhaps a reduction of a few of the thinner trunks might help open up the image a bit? Just thoughts.

That's not uncommon. It may well be ample reason for developing trees solely for their winter silhouette.

My windswept trident raft has the same "problem."

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It's always nice to have trees available for winter display, and I'd recommend that route to Max. Very nice!!!
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Post  Max Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:24 pm

drgonzo wrote:Max

The delicacy of the weeping branch work is lost when the leaves emerge, (photo from 2011) The weeping looks absolutely wonderful out of leaf though. perhaps a reduction of a few of the thinner trunks might help open up the image a bit? Just thoughts.

Do you expect good leaf reduction with this species?
Best
-Jay

Jay
each Bonsai is made for a its season. This one is for spring. Nothing more nothing less.
So I will not cut one of the trunks because it will never look authentic in summer.
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Post  tap pi lu Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:17 am

Max Engels wrote:2 years of improvement.
Enjoy.

The moment when I bought it this photo was essential to understand the structure.
Betula pendula raft - a short history File

When I got it in 2010 it looked like this.
Betula pendula raft - a short history File

2011. Still looks ugly but has to for becoming a good one.
Betula pendula raft - a short history File

Repotting in spring 2012
Betula pendula raft - a short history File

Restyle in spring 2012. Many branches had to be cut for better branching especially in the background.
Betula pendula raft - a short history File

The wiring is so fine that I will have to remove it in just a few weeks.
Betula pendula raft - a short history File

Best wishes
ME
your tree was very nice.
you need to think: understanding the actual leaf development to apply shape stem.
I think that with the development of natural leaves, trees do not fit the style of your drooping branches
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