Crab apple
Posted: November 27th, 2009, 9:49 pm
G'day interested people,
Here is a little Crab apple that I picked up at Ray Nesci Bonsai Nursery sometime in the Summer of 07/08. I believe $35 was the price.
I can't locate the pictures from the time I acquired it however I'll post some if/when they turn up. This is how it looked in August 2008 during a repot;
It didn't skip a beat and burst out with new growth in no time;
Unfortunately it hasn't flowered or fruited very well in the couple of years I have had it which is one of the reasons I haven't done any styling (lack of time and love of Natives also contributed).
The following pictures are how it currently looks;
It stands approximately 700mm tall and the trunk base is approximately 40mm.
With some heavy pruning followed by tipping I should be able to achieve fine ramification and a nice winter silhouette. The low branch has been kept in case I decided to go for a smaller informal upright.
Any styling ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Steven
Here is a little Crab apple that I picked up at Ray Nesci Bonsai Nursery sometime in the Summer of 07/08. I believe $35 was the price.
I can't locate the pictures from the time I acquired it however I'll post some if/when they turn up. This is how it looked in August 2008 during a repot;
It didn't skip a beat and burst out with new growth in no time;
Unfortunately it hasn't flowered or fruited very well in the couple of years I have had it which is one of the reasons I haven't done any styling (lack of time and love of Natives also contributed).
The following pictures are how it currently looks;
It stands approximately 700mm tall and the trunk base is approximately 40mm.
With some heavy pruning followed by tipping I should be able to achieve fine ramification and a nice winter silhouette. The low branch has been kept in case I decided to go for a smaller informal upright.
Any styling ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Steven