The Tall Skinny Plum

Watto · Post by **Watto** » August 10th, 2019, 9:46 am

In August 2018 I dug this plum and I have been pleasantly surprised by the growth rate and health of this tree. I generally have a "rule" not to work on yamadori for about two years but I made an exception for this one and trimmed and wired it in July this year.
This is a bit different and I think this has a future.

Ryceman3 · Post by **Ryceman3** » August 10th, 2019, 10:57 am

Not bad for under one year Watto, plenty of good progress. Nice job

How tall roughly is it?

PS: I’m missing your blog updates, hopefully you can get a fix and get back to it ASAP...

Watto · Post by **Watto** » August 10th, 2019, 3:37 pm

It stands about 110cm currently.
I'm missing the blog too and I have my fingers crossed that it will be back up and running soon, I need a place to write all my bull dust!!!!!

boom64 · Post by **boom64** » August 10th, 2019, 8:10 pm

Great progress Watto, has a lot going for it. Will enjoy this one . Cheers John.

melbrackstone · Post by **melbrackstone** » August 11th, 2019, 9:44 am

I'm liking the shape you're attaining there Watto! There is always room for a tall and elegant tree in my garden.

Watto · Post by **Watto** » August 11th, 2019, 5:55 pm

Just to find the right pot now Mel and away we go!

melbrackstone · Post by **melbrackstone** » August 11th, 2019, 6:29 pm

Just to find the right pot now Mel and away we go!

Do they need a deeper root run than most? I'll look forward to seeing what you choose, Watto!

MJL · Post by **MJL** » August 11th, 2019, 9:27 pm

Nice Watto. Brings back fond memories - I used to climb my nana’s plum tree and pick (and eat) heaps. Looking forward to watching the progress of your tree.

EllenScume · Post by **EllenScume** » August 11th, 2019, 11:45 pm

Hello, thanks!

Watto · Post by **Watto** » August 10th, 2020, 6:24 pm

Well, it is two years since this was dug and of course now is the time to pot it in a bonsai pot for the first time. This is a Pat Kennedy pot but I don't think this will be the long term pot for this tree. Although it is a good size, I think a glazed pot in a greenish colour would be more suitable, probably a bit larger but not quite so deep. Alas I can't get out and about to see pots (or any other bonsai related activities actually) so this pot will be its home for a year or two.
It will be flowering soon and I am looking forward to that. If it has fruit I will allow a few on the tree just for fun.

Pat K · Post by **Pat K** » August 10th, 2020, 6:40 pm

I reckon it’s a great fit, Watto, but of course, I would

KIRKY · Post by **KIRKY** » August 10th, 2020, 7:17 pm

Nice one, you’ll have to sweet talk Pat for new shoes. Please post once it flowers. Not sure if I’m see a white bud?

Cheers
Kirky

Watto · Post by **Watto** » August 11th, 2020, 6:50 am

Thanks Pat, I know your opinion would be unbiased.
Kirky, there will be flowers soon and there is a little bit of early white occurring.

jehsiboi · Post by **jehsiboi** » August 11th, 2020, 10:07 am

Really nice.

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