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Hello, BonsaiJake here!
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Author:  BonsaiJake [ 02 Jul 2017, 12:23 ]
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Hello, i'm Jake!

I have been a long time admirer of Trees in general; the strength, stability and interesting biology of trees in generally I find fascinating. The art of Bonsai I find equally fascinating. Having recently got into gardening, I have decided to embark on the journey of growing a 'tree in a pot'...

I am particularly interested in 'Yamadori' and the development of raw nursery material - as such, have purchased a number of interesting plants which I hope to develop into interesting miniature trees. Therefore, at this moment in time, I do not own a proper Bonsai Tree - although I do plan on purchasing a specimen for instant gratification in the near future! Also, I hope to collect some raw material from the wild, maybe cuttings, then maybe whole trees...who knows!

My Trees currently; Three Cotoneasters, Three Japanese Maples, One Hornbeam, One Oak, One Crab Apple, One Fuji Cherry and an interesting Crassula..

I have taken a number of photos of my young trees, and shall upload very shortly (once I have figured out how best to do this!) - is it best to host the images 'off-site' and link to them, or do I have to ensure these meet the size restrictions and upload direct?

I look forward to sharing my bonsai adventures, progressions, inevitable mistakes and maybe the odd success, with you all. No doubt I will be asking for lots of advice along the way (Many thanks in advance of your assistance!)

Cheers,

BonsaiJake
Author:  Gary Jones [ 02 Jul 2017, 14:50 ]
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Hi Jake

Welcome to wee trees the friendliest forum in town.

Looking forward to seeing your trees and don't hesitate to tell us your plans or ask any questions you have.

Using an offsite provider is best. A lot of us use photobucket but that seems to have blocked us in the last few days so Flickr is a good choice and you can also do it through google photos although it's a bit cumbersome it seems. I think Imgur can also be used. Using a third party hosting site gives bigger pictures and saves on our disk space enabling our owners to keep providing a free forum.
Author:  Paul B [Swindon] [ 02 Jul 2017, 15:46 ]
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Welcome, there are a few good clubs over in your area

We look forward to seeing your photos
Author:  stymie [ 02 Jul 2017, 16:11 ]
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Welcome to the friendliest forum Jake. Your recent purchases are all suitable for our purpose, i.e. to mimic nature in miniature.
Author:  Will [ 02 Jul 2017, 16:53 ]
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Hello and Welcome Jake
Author:  BonsaiJake [ 02 Jul 2017, 17:44 ]
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Thanks everyone. As promised, here are my trees..

1) Fuji Cherry ("Prunus incisa Kojo No Mai")

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I especially like the aged bark..

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Fine zig-zag stem and developing an interesting side shoot..

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2) English Oak (purchased as is, I plan on collecting an Acorn this Autumn and starting a long long long long long long term bonsai project..)

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3) Cotoneaster Microphllyus - purchased from the Tiny Plant Company online..

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4) Crab Apple (malus sylvestris) - has an interesting turn in the trunk, I plan to 'cascade' this hence have planted at an angle.

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5) Hornbeam, I particularly like the leaf shape on this one.

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6) Right, here is a Japanese Maple (atropurpureum) - I watched a youtube video and decided, in my junior wisdom, to defoliate...I am afraid it may not grow back..!?

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7) Second Japanese Maple (Phoenix) - developing a nice weep, although this may be the weight of the leaves and not its true style?!

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8) Third Japanese Maple (Orange Blossom)

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9) A Crassula purchased for 50p at a garden party!

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10) Two WILD Cotoneasters; I plan on taking cuttings as the new growth seems healthy. Both will be semi-cascade as have an interesting angle at the base of the trunk. I really like these plants, I think they are beginner friendly?!

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Please let me know if I am wasting my time with any of these specimens, Stymie you suggested originally they are all suitable, do you still think so now having seen them?!? :lol:

Keen to learn your initial thoughts, as these photos stand as Day 1 / line in the sand / benchmark to compare against...hopefully the only way is up from here! (Although not too far up as I still want them to remain miniature!! :201thumbup: )

Cheers,

Jake
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Author:  roger m [ 02 Jul 2017, 19:45 ]
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Hello Jake, welcome. You have a varied collection there. Most will need growing on to develop thicker trunks and more branches before you begin styling.

Roger
Author:  Jason [ 02 Jul 2017, 20:10 ]
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Welcome aboard Jake.
Author:  Glynjohnson [ 02 Jul 2017, 21:09 ]
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All suitable in terms of species etc, but as Roger says they need significantly thicker trunks. I would get them in the ground for a few years and just let them grow freely. Too early to think of planting angles etc IMO. If you want something to work on now, I'd just get to a garden centre and look for some buxus or similar with a nice chunky trunk. It'll give you something to keep your hands busy and you can start practising the design side of things without messing with the stuff that would be better off left alone. Good luck!
Author:  stymie [ 02 Jul 2017, 21:17 ]
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Yes, all are suitable for training but they are not sufficiently advanced yet. With exception of the Jade, they need to be planted in the garden for a few years to bulk up.
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