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Author:  mds_1978 [ 07 Mar 2020, 09:40 ]
Post subject:  Couple of larch progressions
Hi all,

These are a pair of larches I've worked on over the last couple of years. I'm cautiously optimistic with how things are going given I'm a beginner, but if anyone has any constructive criticisim or pointers for future direction that'd be great.

Thanks,

Marc.

Larch 1

January 2018
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January 2018
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Jun 2018
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January 2019
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March 2020
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Larch 2

April 2019
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April 2019
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April 2019
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March 2020
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Author:  keithmart [ 07 Mar 2020, 09:54 ]
Post subject:  Re: Couple of larch progressions
Hi

So far so good. The jins you have do not go with the flow of the rest of the tree.

If you wrap them in foil, protect the rest of the tree and apply a blowtorch to heat them up. You will then be able to bend them and make them look more natural.
Author:  Jay [ 07 Mar 2020, 11:22 ]
Post subject:  Re: Couple of larch progressions
Great work. Ramification improving also. Thanks for sharing :Big Thumb:
Author:  john blanchard [ 07 Mar 2020, 11:26 ]
Post subject:  Re: Couple of larch progressions
Mmmm there's a couple I really like.
Have you been using Arihato's chronicles?

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14292
Author:  keithmart [ 07 Mar 2020, 11:31 ]
Post subject:  Re: Couple of larch progressions
Hi

....and this downloadable file:-

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=14514 Arihito
Author:  Sizzla [ 07 Mar 2020, 14:04 ]
Post subject:  Re: Couple of larch progressions
Wow that is such great progress in such a short time. Great job on the styling, looks brilliant
Author:  mds_1978 [ 07 Mar 2020, 16:22 ]
Post subject:  Re: Couple of larch progressions
Thank you all for the encouraging replies.

I've heard of Arihato before, but I've not seen that document, so thank you for the link.

I've found this blog - https://robertnochershohinbonsai.wordpress.com/tag/larch/page/1/ - very useful in giving me some inspiration.

So in terms of future development, is it a case of fixing the jins and building up further ramification?
Author:  mds_1978 [ 07 May 2020, 22:14 ]
Post subject:  Re: Couple of larch progressions
Just removed the wire from one of the trees, but this was how it looked before -

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Author:  mds_1978 [ 05 Dec 2020, 16:46 ]
Post subject:  Re: Couple of larch progressions
Quick update on these two, looks like it's been a good growing season for both. Lots of new growth to work with in developing the ramification. Both will go into shallower training pots in the spring to slow them down a bit and to correct the planting angles.

One thing I've noticed is that they've both sprung back from the wiring I did earlier in the year. Is that normal? Did I take the wire off too early, or is that the way with larches?

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Author:  Jay [ 05 Dec 2020, 17:03 ]
Post subject:  Re: Couple of larch progressions
I leave wire on larches for the whole growing season. A bit of biting in usually heals with time. I find branches will set in position if not in one growing season then the next.
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