Today the urge was overwhelming, I had some new Bonsai scissors and wire staring me right in the face. Should I or shouldn't I? was the question running around in my head.
Before I got the chainsaw out lol
Impatience got the better of me, you all knew it would. So I had a little go at shaping and wiring my Chinese Elm. All went pretty much to plan and I managed to get the 2mm wire on without breaking any twigs or branches. The wiring ain't pretty like some Bonsai aficionados but it's serving a purpose and it allowed me to bend a few branches into shape (to where I think I wanted them or they needed to be) even though it might be frowned upon in certain upper echelons. I didn't want the branches going downward like most commercial CE, so I kind of lifted them up a little and put a slight kink/twist into them if that makes sense.
Full Tree Snipped and Wired
To me anyway, it's looking more like a little tree now, more open yet bald.
There are a few annoying areas still I would like to address before this season is over.
There is a bud emanating low down on the trunk, I want to keep this and develop it as the lowest branch, I know it will take quite some time but is my assumption good in the eyes of the knowledgeable.
Secondly the branch I have highlighted, Should I remove this entirely? I think it is cluttering things up a little, then what do I know about these things lol.
Looking forward to hearing your advice. Go easy it's my first time with the wire and snips.
Don't worry all the tools are safely back in there pouches, my craving has been satisfied at least for now..... or unless I'm instructed to do otherwise.
What would be my next baby step?
Regards
C