First Bonsai

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First Bonsai

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I've just started on my first Bonsai, a Corky Bark Chinese Elm, with plenty of help from Penny of Mudlark Pottery. Here's a photo of the early stages, consider this the "before" shot.

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thats a great variety for bonsai.
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I've been assured that it's a very "forgiving" and resilient tree, which is probably just what I need as a beginner.
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I've been looking for one too, where did you get it from. Looks good. :aussie:
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I got it in an order from Ray Nesci's Bonsai Nursery in Dural.
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Here's an update, freshly pruned, rewired and some new moss.
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The pic is too large could you possibly reduce it so we can see all the little gal/fellow. I see you are sowing seeds too. :aussie:
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If you open the picture in a new tab you ought to be able to zoom out using Ctrl -
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Australian bonsai grower in Brisbane has a heap of them I got one a month ago I will get a pic soon
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Did some more pruning today, decided on a new leader and rewired a couple of branches.
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