Streblus Asper (Serut in Indonesia dialect)

I got this material a year ago, he grows fast and in good condition, I pruned last week to look and try to shape, I try to choose the best position. I still confused how to shape this material. Posting these pictures in this forum, with hope the member of IBC give inspiration on me.

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Mangku

Nearly 3 weeks I posted these pictures with hope anyone of members of IBC would give me inspiration on my material, but untill to day not any one.
My posting have looked by 291 viewers but no one give any comment, idea. Yes I understand that this material is confused and difficult to create for a good bonsai, It is a chalenges for me.....!

Hi Mangku, Only a quick idea but I thick it shows good movement.

It is difficult.

If all else fails, you can always cut it and have 2 "simpler" trees to work with since the top looks like it has roots anyway. Good luck!

Mr Miyagi wrote:Hi Mangku, Only a quick idea but I thick it shows good movement.

Congratulation Mangku.
I think the idea of Mr Miyagi is very nice. Thank you so much! Mr Miyagi, can you give me some idea for my new material in my topic: https://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t9045-new-collected-material-for-bonsai_wrightia-religiosa
Thank you so much again!

Hallo Mr Miyagi, How glad am I when I look your posting. This is the first idea I got from the member of IBC, thank you very, very much. Beautiful & interesting, I will try your idea on this material.

@Poink88 : Thank's for you comment

@Sirius : I aggree with you that Mr. Miyagis idea is very nice looks

Sometimes we are scared to cut, to trim or prune, indeed difficult if we commit mistake in removing the "essential" trunks/branches. However it takes courage and help (like you got from Mr. Miyagi!) to succeed in this trial. Fantastic idea on this Streblus asper!

hi mangku, sorry i cannot do virtuals but the tree in the background of the 2nd photo looks like it,s got potential looks like a ficus ?, the one on top of the bricks. post a photo of that with a plain background and see what people come up with . regards john . ps i like mr miyagi,s idea as well

I can't see everything that is going on with the tree or how the tree grows but it looks like a tropical tree so I would design it as a raft planting if you are able to get branches to sprout on the main trunk.

Good luck.

Luc

luc tran wrote:I can't see everything that is going on with the tree or how the tree grows but it looks like a tropical tree so I would design it as a raft planting if you are able to get branches to sprout on the main trunk.

Good luck.

Luc

i'm agree with luc.
branch movement should be clearly visible
kalo kata orang indonesia mah jangan jadi bonsai asal Rimbun.