Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
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Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
Hi Folks,
Just wanted to share some spring colour with an update on an azalea and a J. Larch that I got last fall.
I haven't done anything to the Azalea except to use the last owners back position for the new front - first photo (he liked to see the trunk-second photo, I didn't like the straight upper main stem) but I do want to transfer it into a different pot next spring - any ideas?
With the J. Larch I repotted it (I know the pot sucks but it was the only one I had), repositioned it and am trying for an exposed root concept. First photo - as I got it, second one - my attempt.
Cheers G.
Just wanted to share some spring colour with an update on an azalea and a J. Larch that I got last fall.
I haven't done anything to the Azalea except to use the last owners back position for the new front - first photo (he liked to see the trunk-second photo, I didn't like the straight upper main stem) but I do want to transfer it into a different pot next spring - any ideas?
With the J. Larch I repotted it (I know the pot sucks but it was the only one I had), repositioned it and am trying for an exposed root concept. First photo - as I got it, second one - my attempt.
Cheers G.
gman- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
Nice flowers! Perhaps a pale blue or cream oval pot?
John Quinn- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
I like the larch! The bark and the taper are both very good. I like the color of the pot(s) as well. There is something attractive in the first photo that seems to have been lost in the second, although I'm not sure I can quite identify it. I think perhaps the more refined styling in the second is maybe too linear. The counterpoint of the branches moving back toward the pot in the apex and near the end of the cascade gave it more dynamism perhaps. I liked the structural starkness of the first pot as well.
Velodog2- Member
Larch Fall colours
Here is the larch with his fall colours (well almost there).....thinking to the spring and perhaps he'd be happy on this sandstone rock (lots of through holes/hollows)- 2/3rd photo ?
Last edited by gman on Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:45 pm; edited 1 time in total
gman- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
At this point that rock looks a little too big for the tree, BUT just let that larch go crazy for a few years as she gets used to being on the rock and all will be well. That tree looks good in a cascade pot but would look amazing on that rock. Rock-on!
-Jay
actually looking closer maybe the rocks not too big at all
-Jay
actually looking closer maybe the rocks not too big at all
drgonzo- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
Velodog2 wrote: There is something attractive in the first photo that seems to have been lost in the second, although I'm not sure I can quite identify it. I think perhaps the more refined styling in the second is maybe too linear. .
i agree that in the first picture the tree looks older and more convincing as an aged wild tree - i think it is the irregular directions the smaller branches go in that makes the tree appear very natural.
the raised roots and bark on the lower trunk are great, but i'd try and get some natural movement back into the branches maybe
marcus watts- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
You're welcome Graham
Actually on a pot this size the shipping is quite reasonable.
Vic
Actually on a pot this size the shipping is quite reasonable.
Vic
Gwyther- Member
Modified
Just a few changes to the shape and the colour as it gets ready for winter.
Cheers G
Cheers G
gman- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
gman, I like your trees and I have a question. On the azalea in the second photo, a decent portion of the nebari appears to have in the past been connected to a large branch/trunk that has since been removed. Did the corresponding portion of the nebari die? I ask this because I have lucked into a large amount of old azaleas with amazing nebari yet multiple trunks and im trying to figure out to get them down to 1 to 2 trunks each without losing a large portion of nebari. Some of them are large turtleback looking ones and if a trunk is removed that whole portion of the "turtle" would die?
bucknbonsai- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
I picked this fellow up when one of our club members was "downsizing", it was a garden variety with many main stems....he picked what he thought would be the best visual line.bucknbonsai wrote:gman, I like your trees and I have a question. On the azalea in the second photo, a decent portion of the nebari appears to have in the past been connected to a large branch/trunk that has since been removed. Did the corresponding portion of the nebari die? I ask this because I have lucked into a large amount of old azaleas with amazing nebari yet multiple trunks and im trying to figure out to get them down to 1 to 2 trunks each without losing a large portion of nebari. Some of them are large turtleback looking ones and if a trunk is removed that whole portion of the "turtle" would die?
Cheers and good luck with yours.
G
gman- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
Are the nebari that went to stem that was cut off dead or alive?
bucknbonsai- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
Some are dead and some alive (the large one has a root on it about 1" from where it was cut off). I'll try and do some carving if I re-pot it this spring. Even though its the back I'll try and make it a little more realistic.bucknbonsai wrote:Are the nebari that went to stem that was cut off dead or alive?
Cheers
G
gman- Member
Shohin Larch Fall colours continue
The needles are falling fast and furious after a blast of winter, but as the sun broke the through the clouds this afternoon, the true golden colour finally showed up.
Cheers
Cheers
gman- Member
Spring Repot - Larch root over Rock
Hi folks,
I repotted this little guy on the weekend by just lifting the tree and roots/rock about an inch. Once it has settled into the new position I'll adjust the angle of the main stem.
Cheers
I repotted this little guy on the weekend by just lifting the tree and roots/rock about an inch. Once it has settled into the new position I'll adjust the angle of the main stem.
Cheers
gman- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
Hi,
This larix must be green in colors... Please, show us!
This larix must be green in colors... Please, show us!
Rui Marques- Member
6 fronts
Its a hexagon pot so it gives me 6 views as I rotate it once a week
here is the first three...A?B?C?
here is the first three...A?B?C?
gman- Member
Spring Green
Hi Folks,
Here is a spring update, first shot is with the main guy wires and then without.
Cheers G.
Here is a spring update, first shot is with the main guy wires and then without.
Cheers G.
gman- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
If you haven't already, you really need to properly clean and seal those big cuts on that azalea. Don't use cut paste, use a sealer like bonsai/satsuki bond.
Larch is really coming along!
Russell Coker- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
those are both really nice, thats on my list to get a nice azalea this year
giga- Member
Re: Shohin Azalea and Larch Spring Update
Thanks Russel, I no longer own the azalea,
Really appreciate your kind words, Giga and tap pi lu.
Cheers Graham
Really appreciate your kind words, Giga and tap pi lu.
Cheers Graham
gman- Member
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