For Discussion,
Cheers,
Leigh.
European Hornbeam
-
Leigh Taafe
- Maverick
- Posts: 1436
- Joined: November 14th, 2008, 9:22 am
- Bonsai Age: 36
- Bonsai Club: NBPCA
- Location: Canberra, Australia
- Has thanked: 11 times
- Been thanked: 16 times
- Contact:
European Hornbeam
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Cheers,
Leigh.
Leigh.
-
Bretts
- Bonsai Philosopher
- Posts: 6670
- Joined: November 14th, 2008, 11:04 pm
- Favorite Species: carpinus jbp
- Bonsai Age: 12
- Location: Jervis Bay NSW
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Contact:
Re: European Hornbeam
A great magnificient hornbeam Leigh. It is intresting with the fat branch that would be called a trunk if it started a bit lower. The tree would just not work at this size without it. If I was working on it I would encourage the lower branches I can see to thicken and also work at the roots. Maybe a ground layer or grafting would be on the plan to improve the roots.
I am starting to think that an established tree would be apropriate for my 40th which is about a year and a half away. This one would go on the possible list. Did the thieves get this one I don't think I saw it there the other day.
I stated I was suprised that your eroupean hornbeams leaves don't look like mine here is what mine look like.
http://www.cirrusimage.com/tree_European_hornbeam.htm
They are fatter but more tender looking than yours.
I am starting to think that an established tree would be apropriate for my 40th which is about a year and a half away. This one would go on the possible list. Did the thieves get this one I don't think I saw it there the other day.
I stated I was suprised that your eroupean hornbeams leaves don't look like mine here is what mine look like.
http://www.cirrusimage.com/tree_European_hornbeam.htm
They are fatter but more tender looking than yours.
It's too bad your in such a hurry cause the stories I could tell you, Bushels and baskets of stories, hole crates full of stories. But if you can spare a moment I will tell you one story.
-
stymie
- Aussie Bonsai Fan
- Posts: 481
- Joined: November 13th, 2008, 9:39 pm
- Favorite Species: Cedrus Lonicera & Larix
- Bonsai Age: 28
- Bonsai Club: SYBS DDGC BGS FOBBS
- Location: South Yorkshire UK
- Contact:
Re: European Hornbeam
Nicely proportioned Leigh, as is the pot.
My name is Don. I'm a UK nutter and bonsaiholic but I'm on medication (when I can find the tablets)
ad sum ard labor.
ad sum ard labor.
-
BonsaiBoy
- Aussie Bonsai Fan
- Posts: 92
- Joined: November 7th, 2008, 8:20 pm
- Favorite Species: JBP
- Bonsai Age: 2
- Location: Brisbane QLD
- Has thanked: 26 times
- Contact:
Re: European Hornbeam
This one is really sweet! This is like my perfect bonsai. When I think about bonsai i think about a tree that looks natural like this one.
Is it for sale?
BB
Is it for sale?
BB-
Bretts
- Bonsai Philosopher
- Posts: 6670
- Joined: November 14th, 2008, 11:04 pm
- Favorite Species: carpinus jbp
- Bonsai Age: 12
- Location: Jervis Bay NSW
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Contact:
Re: European Hornbeam
Hey you better leave the hornbeams for us southerners they would not like it up there. If they did I would have joined you up there by now.
It's too bad your in such a hurry cause the stories I could tell you, Bushels and baskets of stories, hole crates full of stories. But if you can spare a moment I will tell you one story.
-
Bretts
- Bonsai Philosopher
- Posts: 6670
- Joined: November 14th, 2008, 11:04 pm
- Favorite Species: carpinus jbp
- Bonsai Age: 12
- Location: Jervis Bay NSW
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Contact:
Re: European Hornbeam
I thought you where intrested in buying the tree. Not sure what the shape has to do with that?Is it for sale?
It's too bad your in such a hurry cause the stories I could tell you, Bushels and baskets of stories, hole crates full of stories. But if you can spare a moment I will tell you one story.
-
BonsaiBoy
- Aussie Bonsai Fan
- Posts: 92
- Joined: November 7th, 2008, 8:20 pm
- Favorite Species: JBP
- Bonsai Age: 2
- Location: Brisbane QLD
- Has thanked: 26 times
- Contact:
Re: European Hornbeam
My bad! I just got excited when I saw it.
BB
BB
Last edited by BonsaiBoy on May 20th, 2009, 10:08 am, edited 1 time in total.
-
Bretts
- Bonsai Philosopher
- Posts: 6670
- Joined: November 14th, 2008, 11:04 pm
- Favorite Species: carpinus jbp
- Bonsai Age: 12
- Location: Jervis Bay NSW
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Contact:
Re: European Hornbeam
I am serious I would probably move north except I can't take my hornbeams
What are your favourite species up that way.Edit; apart from JBP
Last edited by Bretts on May 20th, 2009, 1:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.
It's too bad your in such a hurry cause the stories I could tell you, Bushels and baskets of stories, hole crates full of stories. But if you can spare a moment I will tell you one story.
-
kcpoole
- Perpetual Learner
- Posts: 12289
- Joined: November 12th, 2008, 4:02 pm
- Favorite Species: Maple
- Bonsai Age: 15
- Bonsai Club: the School Of Bonsai
- Location: Western Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Has thanked: 18 times
- Been thanked: 94 times
- Contact:
Re: European Hornbeam
Very nice leigh.
For me I think the left trunk needs a slight shorten and the top canopy growing out to fill the void slightly. a slight "Negative space" to define each area more would be nice
For me I think the left trunk needs a slight shorten and the top canopy growing out to fill the void slightly. a slight "Negative space" to define each area more would be nice
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Last edited by kcpoole on May 20th, 2009, 1:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Check out our Wiki for awesome bonsai information www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki
What is Bonsai? http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index.php?title=Bonsai
What should I do now? http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index.php?title=Newbie
How do I grow a Bonsai? http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... _a_Bonsai?
Visit a Bonsai nursery to see some real nice trees http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... _Nurseries
What is Bonsai? http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index.php?title=Bonsai
What should I do now? http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index.php?title=Newbie
How do I grow a Bonsai? http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... _a_Bonsai?
Visit a Bonsai nursery to see some real nice trees http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... _Nurseries
-
Leigh Taafe
- Maverick
- Posts: 1436
- Joined: November 14th, 2008, 9:22 am
- Bonsai Age: 36
- Bonsai Club: NBPCA
- Location: Canberra, Australia
- Has thanked: 11 times
- Been thanked: 16 times
- Contact:
Re: European Hornbeam
Sorry guys, this one was stolen a few years back. Would love it back if anyone finds it!Is it for sale?
BB
Cheers,
Leigh.
Cheers,
Leigh.
Leigh.
-
marleeney
- Aussie Bonsai Fan
- Posts: 82
- Joined: January 30th, 2009, 6:49 pm
- Favorite Species: Figs
- Bonsai Age: 20
Re: European Hornbeam
What a heart ache it must have been to lose this lovely tree. Very sad. 
It is a beauty 
It is a beauty -
BonsaiBoy
- Aussie Bonsai Fan
- Posts: 92
- Joined: November 7th, 2008, 8:20 pm
- Favorite Species: JBP
- Bonsai Age: 2
- Location: Brisbane QLD
- Has thanked: 26 times
- Contact:
Re: European Hornbeam
I still love this tree! I have it as my screen saver now and Im trying with a privet to copy it.
BB
BB
