Trees I have been working on today

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Trees I have been working on today

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I have been working on 3 trees today. A Port Jackson Fig, A Ligustrim (Privet) and a Corky Bark Elm. I have a before picture of the Corky Bark, but it still needs some work and development.
What do you think?
Where to from here?
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Michael Toohey
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Post by Magzy »

G'day mate, i like the fig, i feel the privet keeps on going up and up but still looks good. Would the elm be better if the trunks were pulled together more and the main tree follow the smaller one's line. This is only my opinion and i think they all looking good.
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Hi toohey,

Your bonsai look like the classic bonsai from the Sunset Books I have seen. Beautiful specimens. :worship:

Cheers :beer: :beer:

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Ahhhh, bbq and bonsai, just need to turn that pepsi into a beer and your set :D :yes: :beer:
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Post by kcpoole »

the Fig is Very nice :yes:
the Privet looks too Pompom like for me, the foliage pads neet be much larger and lees "Ball" like :imo:
The Elm looks nice, but maybe the left trunk is too long and straight. Have you thought about removing the section above the branch?

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Post by FatMingsBonsai »

BBQ bonsai would not be tasty I don't think :whistle:

I actually like the privets style and movement, it's different :tu:
Thanks for sharing mate.

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Post by toohey »

Thanks Ken & Han,
It is amazing how people can see the same thing and yet see something different.
I appreciate the opinion from both of you.
Regards,
Michael Toohey
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