These were collected last winter in the local river bed .this will make a very nice literati , and and quality twin trunk .Both of these were simply slip potted into bonsai pots as is then trimmed and wired  .  This specimen was growing in and on a rock  with an  awesome root base  suitable for root over rock or clinging style .Instead of wind swept this one is   water swept .I was inspired by a member of “Ausbonsai” to find an exceptional specimen .This one will do until i locate another more outstanding natural trunk . It has a very natural shari at the base with a very predominant base .The first  branch will become the new leader and apex .I found a suitable piece of scoria to use as the rock , then with a bit of aggression and a wood splitter i hacked a piece off , then with an angle grinder and a diamond wheel i simply carved the rock to accommodate the roots and base of the tree . When i was happy with snug fitment of the roots to the rock , i wrapped the base with heavy twine to secure the tree to the rock . Carving the rocks to suit the roots is easier than trying to manipulate the roots to the rock , especially with older established  collected Yamadori . All wrapped up and time to pot the trainer for the finishing design , i prefer the tilted position as this shows off the natural shari and the base , possible needs to be rotated around 45degree’s depending on the growth and the overall outlook when it is removed and planted onto a slab or into a large tray . Another 3 quality trainers added to the collection . Cheers and happy Bonsai . Alpineart

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