[Watto] - Japanese Box

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Re: [Watto] - Japanese Box

Post by kcpoole »

Nice Watto
I find it little strange to see the first branch on the "inside" of the tree.

your thoughts?

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Re: [Watto] - Japanese Box

Post by Watto »

The first branch is on the outside, and really the second branch is also on the outside, however as you look at it there is a small branch that is there to "hide" part of the trunk, the mystery branch.
Not your typical "cookie cutter" bonsai (1,2,3; 1,2,3), but very traditional Japanese style none the less.
Pop down to the Goulburn exhibition this weekend Ken and see it for real.
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Re: [Watto] - Japanese Box

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This is one in the competition I genuinely love.

Something about it.... 2 thumbs up.
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Re: [Watto] - Japanese Box

Post by Watto »

Thanks Slothman, its had a bit of a journey over the last three years, from 750mm down to 220mm plus a couple of re-pots into smaller pots in a sequence. Just on pots though, the tree and accent pots are both from Penny of Mudlark Pottery, good to support the local talent.
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