Field grown Shimpaku Shohin

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Field grown Shimpaku Shohin

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This Shimpaku Juniper was dug in 2016. When I dug it, i didnt check the nebari, i just immediately potted it. It went well during springtime and I decided to do another repotting to a bonsai pot. i was surprised how good the base of the tree is. This year,it was styled and deadwood work was done.
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Lots of promise :tu: :tu: and im guessing eventually you'll work the rootball down to a smaller pot? . I have 3 in the ground grown last 6 years . They have been cut back heavily this year to get some inner growth closer to the trunk to make future branches. one of mine has a base very simular . I also did about 15 procumbans that I bent as a whip 6 years ago . These were dug , root trimmed , pruned and replanted for another year some gems in that lot .
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awesome...
been enjoying your last few posts.. keep em coming
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Matthew wrote:Lots of promise :tu: :tu: and im guessing eventually you'll work the rootball down to a smaller pot? . I have 3 in the ground grown last 6 years . They have been cut back heavily this year to get some inner growth closer to the trunk to make future branches. one of mine has a base very simular . I also did about 15 procumbans that I bent as a whip 6 years ago . These were dug , root trimmed , pruned and replanted for another year some gems in that lot .

I also forgot to ask how tall is it and don't you hate that weed . iget that flat star type and its HARD to eradicate :evil:
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Really nice work man, looking forward to the coming updates.


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Matthew wrote:Lots of promise :tu: :tu: and im guessing eventually you'll work the rootball down to a smaller pot? . I have 3 in the ground grown last 6 years . They have been cut back heavily this year to get some inner growth closer to the trunk to make future branches. one of mine has a base very simular . I also did about 15 procumbans that I bent as a whip 6 years ago . These were dug , root trimmed , pruned and replanted for another year some gems in that lot .
Can't wait to see your trees. I was planning soon but I can't, our first baby will be born anytime now.

I will definitely repot this one next year. I've got a suitable pot for it.
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Mbunro wrote:awesome...
been enjoying your last few posts.. keep em coming
Thank you. Actually, some of this are done earlier this year. Mostly I share my works in facebook.
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Matthew wrote:
Matthew wrote:Lots of promise :tu: :tu: and im guessing eventually you'll work the rootball down to a smaller pot? . I have 3 in the ground grown last 6 years . They have been cut back heavily this year to get some inner growth closer to the trunk to make future branches. one of mine has a base very simular . I also did about 15 procumbans that I bent as a whip 6 years ago . These were dug , root trimmed , pruned and replanted for another year some gems in that lot .

I also forgot to ask how tall is it and don't you hate that weed . iget that flat star type and its HARD to eradicate :evil:
This just made it to 25cm. I will check again to confirm. Yeah, they are hard to get rid off. I was cleaning them in autumn and few weeks later they are back. :shock:
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bunce wrote:Really nice work man, looking forward to the coming updates.


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Thanks Matt. I will keep this thread updated.
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Matthew wrote: I also forgot to ask how tall is it and don't you hate that weed . iget that flat star type and its HARD to eradicate :evil:
I checked the height,it is only 18cm tall and base is 14cm.
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Hi Pjames
Nice tree mate, for those weeds, I use a gel type weedkiller that I get from the big green shed. I just paint it on the weeds with a paintbrush .
Cheers Peterb
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peterb wrote:Hi Pjames
Nice tree mate, for those weeds, I use a gel type weedkiller that I get from the big green shed. I just paint it on the weeds with a paintbrush .
Cheers Peterb
Thanks Peter. Does it remove the weeds permanently? I tried different weedkiller, it is effective couple of months and they come back.
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