Juniper Chinensis (alba maculata) *UPDATE
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Juniper Chinensis (alba maculata) *UPDATE
Hi guys,
I have recently acquired a Juniper Chinensis variegata (Alba Maculata)
All I have done is clean the trunk.
There is a mass of roots around the trunk, and its on there pretty tight!
I want to know if I can cut it away without causing harm.
Also, if anyone has some styling suggestions, I'd appreciate it.
Any and all input welcome.
What I'd use as the front - just rotated to the left a touch
Assumed back
Roots I want to cut away
I have recently acquired a Juniper Chinensis variegata (Alba Maculata)
All I have done is clean the trunk.
There is a mass of roots around the trunk, and its on there pretty tight!
I want to know if I can cut it away without causing harm.
Also, if anyone has some styling suggestions, I'd appreciate it.
Any and all input welcome.
What I'd use as the front - just rotated to the left a touch
Assumed back
Roots I want to cut away
Last edited by Shayn on Fri Aug 04, 2017 6:34 pm; edited 1 time in total
Shayn- Member
Re: Juniper Chinensis (alba maculata) *UPDATE
Alba Maculata is a willow, Salix integra 'Alba Maculata.' It has variegated leaves. See: http://www.about-garden.com/a/en/2158-salix-integra-alba-maculata-hakuro-nishi-japanese-dappled-willow/
Your tree is a juniper. They're not even vaguely related. With those roots and the candelabra-shaped lower branches it will be a very difficult subject for bonsai training. One of those lower branches must go.
Your tree is a juniper. They're not even vaguely related. With those roots and the candelabra-shaped lower branches it will be a very difficult subject for bonsai training. One of those lower branches must go.
JimLewis- Member
Re: Juniper Chinensis (alba maculata) *UPDATE
Thanks for your reply Jim, very swift!
Although, I'm pretty sure this is a Juniper Chinensis Variegata.
Juniperus chinensis alba variegata seems to be its better known name in South Africa, worldwide could be known as Juniper Chinensis Stricta Variegata.. Not too sure to be honest.
The following images are directly from the Elands wholesale nursery here in South Africa.
Captioned: "Juniperus chinensis 'Alba Maculata'
30cm, straight, lovely conical shape"
Here are some other images I found online.
Although, I'm pretty sure this is a Juniper Chinensis Variegata.
Juniperus chinensis alba variegata seems to be its better known name in South Africa, worldwide could be known as Juniper Chinensis Stricta Variegata.. Not too sure to be honest.
The following images are directly from the Elands wholesale nursery here in South Africa.
Captioned: "Juniperus chinensis 'Alba Maculata'
30cm, straight, lovely conical shape"
Here are some other images I found online.
Shayn- Member
Re: Juniper Chinensis (alba maculata) *UPDATE
I agree about a branch needing to go, the bar branch at the bottom. It will end up swollen more than the trunk below it. I would remove the bottom one on the left, since it seems the weaker of the two. Then with the next pair of branches above, the one on the left can be wired to the left and the other more vertical, depending on your goals.
Precarious- Member
Re: Juniper Chinensis (alba maculata) *UPDATE
Thanks guys, will take your input into consideration. Will keep you posted on the tree. Just repotted 2 days ago. Will post images soon. My junipers all went into 10L bags.
Shayn
Shayn
Shayn- Member
Re: Juniper Chinensis (alba maculata) *UPDATE
Sorry to have shut you out so hard Jim. Hope you return
Shayn- Member
Re: Juniper Chinensis (alba maculata) *UPDATE
He's here. You won't drive him away! If he really didn't like you you would just disappear in a puff of smoke.
He's a moderator here.
He's a moderator here.
M. Frary- Member
Re: Juniper Chinensis (alba maculata) *UPDATE
Nice. Can hardly believe this is the same tree. So well done.
What is your future image for this plant? I personally would consider removing one or both of these two side-trunks.
What is your future image for this plant? I personally would consider removing one or both of these two side-trunks.
leatherback- Member
Re: Juniper Chinensis (alba maculata) *UPDATE
Thank you leatherback, it really is appreciated. As for the future of this tree, your suggestion of removing the two branches would look great. But for now, I would like the foliage to fill out a bit more, then I'd take further action to progress the tree. Thanks again for the encouragement.
Shayn
Shayn
Shayn- Member
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