Apple tree stump

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Re: Apple tree stump

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Hey thanks Sammy. It is already taking on a nice shape. If you believe Walter Pall you should get healthier trees and quicker results for hedge trimming.
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Latest on this one. As the tree was too heavy heavy to lift the tree suffered against a wall. The back of the tree got no sun and suffered as a result.

I have now repotted it into a pot that i can just lift. Now i will be able to rotate it for even growth.

Also gave the tree a bit of a 1st style.

I know massive issues. Reverse taper and no root base.

Its not the best tree and probably never will be. But hope in the future it may at least looks ok with full leaf and apples on the tree.
Winter dormancy will 99 percent never look good.

Also a vid on youtube. (Aussie bonsai bloke apple tree).

Heres the update
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Re: Apple tree stump

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Funnily enough watched your YouTube vid for this tree this arvo... loved the way you went about it and thought you definitely improved your tree without doubt - I liked your tip when it comes to styling deciduous stock. Not a vast amount of apple trees out there, I've got my fingers crossed you can turn this into something special. Good luck with it, I'll be watching. :beer:
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Thanks Ryceman. It will be a fun journey whatever the outcome.
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Re: Apple tree stump

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Thanks Sammy ,you got a thumbs up from me and I'm subscribing .
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Cheer sno :cool:
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Hi Sammy D,
I like your tree and I enjoyed your youtube video about it. I saw a tree on instagram today, that I think is a pear, reminded me of what you were describing about what you had planned for your apple tree.
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That's sure is a nice pear. Something to strive for :tu:
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Starting to shoot. Also has some flowers fingers crossed for some apples.
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I’ve got em crossed to mate..
Hope we see some pix of the beast in fruit soon.
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Re: Apple tree stump

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I reckon this has potential.
Are you intending on carving out and tapering the hard cut ends?
I think this procedure (carving) will really assist and considering you are in a growing stage for your tree the wounds may heal a little quicker.
Hope you get an apple or two as well!
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful
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I recently found your Youtube videos & subscribed also. I enjoy your straight shooting approach to things.
Looking forward to seeing everything progress through your videos.
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Re: Apple tree stump

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Thanks muddy and DocPep. Yes my plan will be to carve out and remove the dead stumps. One to get rid of the ugly stubs which will improve branch structure and taper. And 2 is to create some hollows in the thick branches (2nd and 3rd trunks) to add interest. The carving will not be done for the dead wood as this will all be removed. Apple tree wood is soft and will rot easy, so will be removed creating hollows and taper. Probably wont look that good until the callaced edges roll around the holes and hollows making it look more natural. Keep yas posted :flag:
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Gave the apple tree a trim after some good growth. No Apples though. Maybe too early after trunk chop.
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Re: Apple tree stump

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Looks good Sammy already a pyramid shape.


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