Pinus strobus Merrimack

[dansai]

This was a plant I got with the group mentioned in this thread viewtopic.php?f=131&t=12452&start=15#p131422

Pinus strobus Merrimack side.jpg

Pinus strobus Merrimack trunk.jpg

Pinus strobus Merrimack Base.jpg

Pinus strobus Merrimack top.jpg

Pinus strobus Merrimack tag.jpg

I have read they are difficult Bonsai subjects. Has anyone had success? Or is it just going to make a nice garden subject?

As you can see the graft is evident and there is reverse taper with the base skinnier than the trunk!
I'm wondering about surface layering. Can I try to induce roots at the site of the graft where there is already some flare from the graft?

[Dendrophile Dave]

I too am wondering about this pine, does anyone have any experience?

[dansai]

Mine died. Probably cut back too hard due to not knowing much back then. Being a cold climate pine I don't think it would have had much chance at my place anyway.

Drendrophile Dave, it would be helpful if you put a location in your profile. Even a general one. Advice is so dependant on where you are.... northern/southerm hemisphere.... tropical/sub tropical.... frosts/no frosts..... snow... etc...

[Dendrophile Dave]

I see, yes there doesn't seem to be much bonsai use coming up on the interwebs, shame it's a nice looking pine
(profile location updated)