[chrisatrocky] Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii'

Create the best possible Shohin sized bonsai from raw, untrained stock over a period of 14 months between 1st August 2011 and 31st October 2012. Entry posts must be made by 31st August 2011.
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[chrisatrocky] Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii'

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I bought this little Shimpaku in June from "Buy a Bonsai" at Narangba. Its 24mm high and 150mm wide it is in a 100mm pot.
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cleaned up pretty well . what do you think?
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good start to a great tree :yes:
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this tree was bought at 'Bonsai Place' Narangba not "Buy a Bonsai' which is in Oxley.

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Hey Chris,

Those branches coming out at the same places on the trunk bug me a bit, but otherwise, nice start mate!
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not much of a change.
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this will be a nice tree when it fills out :-) :yes:

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coming along nicely.
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Not much of a change with this one, may have to add a bit of deadwood to bring it to life.
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This tree will look just right in this pot we have chosen for it. We will pot it up in Aug. What do you think?
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A vert of what might be
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Really happy with this little juni. coming along to plan.

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Lovelly little tree :yes:

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here's an update pic can only wait til august now and pot it up.
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Your bonsai has now reached the level of 'sexy' 8-)
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