Time to show off your figs (ficus)

Jasonb · Post by **Jasonb** » February 21st, 2013, 2:38 pm

Hi ken/boics/tony.

I am a huge fan of the powerful trunks and closer looking branch structures like the photos you have shown, and I do have a couple of little projects that will be going down that line, very much so.

But for this tree, I'm thinking that it is a visual representation of the original owner as she is a very leggy lady and isn't exactly what would be considered as normal, in terms of personality and the like. I am at the moment keeping this tree in a tray of gravel and water to try and encourage some areal roots, which are just starting to pop out now. Once I get some better roots happening, it will be getting a bigger pot, more suitable to the size of the tree.

Jason

hugh grant · Post by **hugh grant** » February 21st, 2013, 6:30 pm

Some absolutely world class figs here!!! Great trees guys keep em coming.

Hugh

Bonsai4ever · Post by **Bonsai4ever** » February 21st, 2013, 7:29 pm

Good idea to put as many in one place for viewing and inspiration. Here is a little cascade of mine.

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MattA · Post by **MattA** » February 21st, 2013, 8:20 pm

Not being a fan of figs I have just 2, a MB that is a lifetime project, the other this yamadori...

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thoglette · Post by **thoglette** » February 22nd, 2013, 8:55 am

thoglette wrote:
About 300mm tall. F. Benji. Still deciding whether to make the back the front as the roots at the back are more interesting

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Same tree, from the back, some months later

Ficusboy101 · Post by **Ficusboy101** » February 22nd, 2013, 3:37 pm

great figs i dont regret putting up this topic now its my turn to show one of mine

let me know what you think because im just a beginner and its different to everyone elses

Tony Bebb · Post by **Tony Bebb** » February 23rd, 2013, 11:00 am

Turn it around thoglette

A little bit of worh required on the branches, but the back should definitely be the front IMO

Hey Ficusboy

Glad you started this mate. Some great stuff all in one place

Yours looks like a serpent. Is that a very thick root or have you buried the trunk

Keep it growing mate.

Tony

Post by **kcpoole** » February 23rd, 2013, 5:04 pm

I have quite a few figs around here in different stages so took a photo of most today for your enjoyment
I am sure i missed some

but could probably find another 1/2 dozen or so small ones in Black plastic pots

All the smaller ones are in Bonsai Pots purely because the look better there, and so do not get Lost on the benches:-). Most are not ready to show or are anything liek presentable.

Ken

Post by **kcpoole** » February 23rd, 2013, 5:11 pm

Now to the larger trees although most of mine are still Shohin size

Ken

thoglette · Post by **thoglette** » February 23rd, 2013, 5:58 pm

Tony Bebb wrote:Turn it around thoglette A little bit of worh required on the branches, but the back should definitely be the front IMO

Yup, the branches will need re-doing.

Tony Bebb wrote:Yours looks like a serpent. Is that a very thick root or have you buried the trunk

I think it's a root thing - see below

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Jag01 · Post by **Jag01** » February 23rd, 2013, 9:53 pm

Couple of Mine.

Ficus Rubinosa, Which has only been in a Bonsai Pot since August Last year so I am letting it settle in before reduce the top a little.

Ficus Benjimina Forrest

Cheers,

Jeff

Bebbas · Post by **Bebbas** » February 24th, 2013, 1:07 am

My one and only Fig (Green Island)

Got lots of fruit...or should I say flowers for this tree.

Ficusboy101 · Post by **Ficusboy101** » February 24th, 2013, 1:32 pm

Tony Bebb wrote:Turn it around thoglette A little bit of worh required on the branches, but the back should definitely be the front IMO

Hey Ficusboy

Glad you started this mate. Some great stuff all in one place

Yours looks like a serpent. Is that a very thick root or have you buried the trunk

Keep it growing mate.

Tony

Actually under the soil is a twisted trunk that looked disgusting so I put it in a pot sideways going to throw the tree and the pot and I looked at it and it looked average so I potted it up and cut it back and I am
Towing to wait until it fills a bit more

bamboos · Post by **bamboos** » February 25th, 2013, 2:14 pm

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Here are a couple of mine a big ficus hilli and a willow leaf fig the photo of the hilli is a couple of years old and the colour isnt quite right but you get the idea. Will post a photo of the bigun when it stops raining!!(nearly had enough)
steve

Ray M · Post by **Ray M** » February 26th, 2013, 2:46 pm

Hi Ficusboy,
These are a couple of my figs.

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Yes, I know they both need some work.

Regards Ray

AusBonsai