[Sammy] Firethorne

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[Sammy] Firethorne

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Free from club member. No previous work. Height 60cm
Pyracantha.
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Not sure why i am bothering with this one but here goes. Height is 25cm
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Update
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Bit of an update while i remember. Growing along quite healthily. In a bigger pot for now to promote growth. 8 months to go. Gees i hope it gets a bit better soon. Just a stick with foliage atm.
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I think it's coming along nicely [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

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Not much to show but here is an update

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Sammy, where is your confidence? I think its progressing quit nicely. A few flowers for the end of comp and that will attract a few extra votes!!!!
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That's a pretty amazing progression, well done!
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Watto wrote:Sammy, where is your confidence? I think its progressing quit nicely. A few flowers for the end of comp and that will attract a few extra votes!!!!
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Looks great.

Obviously not the most character in the trunk but definitely looks like Bonsai to me!
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Update no change. Buds swelling
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That's filling out nicely Sammy. Well done.


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Put it in a new pot today. This will be the final pot for the comp.
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Final images.

First I would like to say this comp has been a real hoot and also been a great challenge.

It sure does test an individual's ability when one is given a tight schedule to develop a tree that may loosely be called a bonsai.

For this tree I have been very happy with the constant growth it has put on. It never slowed down and never looked back. Even gave me some flowers to finish up the comp :cool:

Considering where this tree started to now I am very happy. My plan for the future will be to improve branch structure and negative space and also expose root flare a little as the roots are not too bad. I may also allow a low sacrificial branch to grow to improve trunk taper.

To think this is how the tree started
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And for the final pic. Drum roll please lol.

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For 17 months of growth I am pleased. I wish everyone good luck and I am sure i will see some nice progressions. Sure has been fun. All the best to fellow bonsai nuts :tu:
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If it does get berries or improve before the deadline ill repost a final photo. I dont see that happening though.
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