J.B.P...Semi-cascade

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Re: J.B.P...Semi-cascade

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Bodhi,
Noice tree! Are you going to bring up the 'top' part of the tree (looking at DSCF5175 ~3rd pic)?


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Jarad wrote:That wire looks like it's biting in a bit, will that cause long term damage?
Hi Jarad, no, the wire only appears to be cutting in but it is not. Photo's can be deceiving.
CoGRedeMptioN wrote:Bodhi,
Noice tree! Are you going to bring up the 'top' part of the tree (looking at DSCF5175 ~3rd pic)?


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Honestly Elmar, i have no idea at this stage. My idea changes every time i look at it.
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Re: J.B.P...Semi-cascade

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Looks great mate, the silicone tube around the wire is a good idea.
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I like it. Wouldn't know how to go about going what your doing, but it looks very interesting!
My question was I relation to the string bend in the trunk then coming out into a straight bit - I thought it would look better if that came back up... Just a thought...


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Spent a couple of cruisy days wiring this out at my leisure. I removed a large branch and jinned it and took off a couple of smaller ones. Not sure of a viewing angle yet but i now have made a decision on the leader and i wont get an idea of angle out of the pot until it goes into a new, smaller home. I would love a square chunky Tokaname for it and i will be on the look out for one. Its growing on me and i think i have its direction now.
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Big transformation since you first posted this tree back in 2010!

Looking forward to seeing it when you get it planted at the new angle in the new Tokaname. :tu:

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Keep it going Bodhi.

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I just noticed this thread. I like what I see so far!
Well done.
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Steven wrote:Looking forward to seeing it when you get it planted at the new angle in the new Tokaname.
Thanks Steven, bloody hard to find a clean square semi cascade pot though.
Boics wrote:Keep it going Bodhi.

Enjoying the journey we're taking!
Loving learning from this tree and i will call it that this tree wont look anything like this once i finish it, if it is ever finished.
treeman wrote:I just noticed this thread. I like what I see so far!
Well done.
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So i have reached this point. Unable to obtain a pot (square tokoname semi cascade) i have repotted into one of my own that had another pine in it. Now i am chasing a front and i will then start the refinement process. The whole lot will have to be rewired as the angle is now again different and is a bit messy, but that is another day.
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Front 2 for me. Shows off the interesting roots and trunk line better. I may change my mind if I saw in 3D though? :tu2:
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bodhidharma wrote: Unable to obtain a pot (square tokoname semi cascade) ....
If you are still after one of these, shoot me a PM with a description, or better still a pic of what you want, and I will put my feelers out. ;)
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I'm with Jase, front two for me as well.
By the way I love it in the pot it's in now Bodhi.
Beautiful tree mate.
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I like something closer to pic 1, gives the impression of a wider base and when the tree fills out some of the trunk/ base will still be visible.
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The tree has bounced back well and i have a new pot for it. The planting angle will change and the tree will be rewired. I have lots of backbudding :cool: Keep you posted.
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