Preview of a styling of a Juniper squamata prostrata

[Grant Bowie]

Here is a before and after of a Juniper. I am just about to do the next stage of work and thought you might be interested. Full article and pics to come soon.

Fig 1 Nursery Stock in 2005.JPG

After initial work complete.JPG

One year later and in a better pot..jpg

[PeterW]

Did you split the trunk to bend it that far Grant? Looking forward to reading your article and seeing the progressional shots rant, thank you.
Peter

[Grant Bowie]

Did you split the trunk to bend it that far Grant? Looking forward to reading your article and seeing the progressional shots rant, thank you.
Peter

Hi Peter,
I didn't have to split or hollow the trunk on this one.
I wrapped the trunk very securely with Raffia and then applied 8mm wire and it bent the full 90 degrees in one go with my (non patented) trunk bender which is basically a lump of metal. Splitting and hollowing should be the last resort, not the first, as it leaves scars etc.

Grant

[PeterW]

Did you split the trunk to bend it that far Grant? Looking forward to reading your article and seeing the progressional shots rant, thank you.
Peter

Hi Peter,
I didn't have to split or hollow the trunk on this one.
I wrapped the trunk very securely with Raffia and then applied 8mm wire and it bent the full 90 degrees in one go with my (non patented) trunk bender which is basically a lump of metal. Splitting and hollowing should be the last resort, not the first, as it leaves scars etc.

Grant

Thanks Grant, thats a good bend to do in one go! Can you share a picture of your Trunk bender if you dont have ideas of patenting it that is .
Peter

[Grant Bowie]

Hi Peter,

Yes I will put a photo up of the bender(I'm going on a bender!). It was made by a Blacksmith to my order and should be able to be easily copied and made. It just gives you more leverage.

Grant

[PeterW]

Great stuff, thanks Grant. I have been working on making a new one myself.
Peter

[Dave54]

Hi Grant,
That is one very nice tree. My kind of design.
well done
Dave

[aaron_tas]

a very dynamic bonsai grant nice lines.

the latter pot works better too