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Re: Bunjin Italian Pine

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 9:56 pm
by Bretts
I like the new front alot Watto. I would consider standing the tree up a little. Bend the way Jamie states might not hurt either.

Re: Bunjin Italian Pine

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 9:24 pm
by Watto
Thanks for the thoughts guys. I will definately stand it up a bit more when I repot. I haven't given up on the bending but it will unfortunately now not happen until after the contest is over - but thats OK because I will have this tree for many years so there will be plenty of time for continual improvements.

Re: Bunjin Italian Pine

Posted: November 10th, 2010, 7:37 pm
by Watto
As we are fast moving towards the conclusion I thought I should show the next progression, the new pot. This was done in late September, and into the Pat Kennedy pot I had selected.
Cheers
Watto

Re: Bunjin Italian Pine

Posted: November 17th, 2010, 8:20 pm
by Watto
As the contest is getting very close to conclusion, here is the latest for this tree. Just a little bit of tweeking done to the branch placement, and it is nearly ready for its final photo shoot.
It has always been my intention throughout this that I would try to post regular updates so not to overwhelm the judges at the last minute.
Cheers

Re: Bunjin Italian Pine

Posted: December 29th, 2010, 4:46 pm
by Watto
Following the previous post I decided to adjust the profile just a bit, lower the apex, just a bit, and do some needle reduction. Although it looks a little "thin" at the moment, it will thicken quite considerably over the next few months.
Over the course of this contest I have been really pleased with the way this tree has progressed and matured. When I now compare the first photo and this final photo, there is a big difference and I believe it is mostly positive - that's my opinion anyway.
I hope that others like it, and this has been a very large learning curve and lots of fun.
Cheers
Watto

Re: Bunjin Italian Pine

Posted: December 29th, 2010, 7:38 pm
by Gerard
Hi Watto,
I like where you are going with this one, especially the downward section of the trunk with its shari.
Increased movement in the straight section of trunk will :imo: improve the tree greatly. I also think you should keep the foliage moving to the right (away from the shari) at present the lowest left branch should be shortened by adding a few bends and the apex also pointed away from the trunk. Just my opinion but interested to know what others think.
I understand that the foliage is in early stages and the future plan may involve branches and foliage pads which do not exist yet.