Withdrawn entry progress

[PeterH]

This is the J.squamata I had entered in the Shohin comp. The reason it was withdrawn is that the original Juniper died. It was far too big to reduce in a short period of time.

Yes,I had planned that 2 of my enties were to be Tanuki. Good results in a short time.

Because I like this piece of timber I have decided to continue with the project. So I bought a much younger plant which in turn will take a little longer.

It is 10cm high.

Regards

Peter

[Craig]

Peter, only 10cm, it looks bigger in the pic. Sure is a nice piece of wood, hope it works out this time

[PeterH]

This is an update.

Trimmed off some of the winter growth and rough wired.

The wood is only 100mm high from the pot but as it is a semi cascade the measurement from the rear to the tip is 230mm.

I have changed the preferred viewing angle to the original left view.

Peter

[PeterH]

As the site is in a Shohin frenzy I thought I would update one of my withdrawn entries from last year.

The current front view shown may change back to the left view.

Regards,

Peter

[Steven]

Looking great Peter! Bet you wish you kept it in the comp now.
I actually like the Left shot as the front. It might be deceptive just seeing the photograph though.

Very good photography too!

Thanks,
Steven

[Shane]

That is a cute little tree Peter. Nice work! Cheers Shane

[PeterH]

Thanks Steven and Shane,

If I had picked the right size plant originally it would not have died. . The second plant (which is the tree in the pot) was a young starter and was a easy re-pot and work into shape.

Maybe this year will be different if I enter the trees I have in mind and if they survive the recent root trim.

Regards,

Peter

[LLK]

I love that shohin tanuki! Thanks for posting this update, Peter, and lots of good wishes with your entries in the shohin competition!

Lisa

[PeterH]

Update.

I have taken Stevens' advice and changed the front.

Regards

Peter

[Meagi]

Hi Peter
I really like this tree and idea you sure have some nice trees and are excellent
At bonsai
Cheers

[Watto]

Excellent progression, and I also prefer this view. Thanks for the up-date.

[bodhidharma]

Its a Tanuki frenzy Peter and this is coming along. Do you split the tree before you fasten it?

[PeterH]

Thank you for the replies,

Bodhidharma,

No I dont split the tree, I create a groove for it to grow into. I found in the past that the timber does not last many years because of the contact with the soil, so the tree has to stand alone evenuatly.

In saying that I am trying mallee root with my latest ones and sealing the end grain with fibreglass resin.Hopefully this will slow the rotting proccess down.

Regards,

Peter

[PeterH]

Update.

I am thinking of starting this one again so as to bring the trunk over the back of the wood.

[Nate.bonsai]

Peter, I know that a lot of people are prejudiced against Tanuki, but that wood is fantastic and the progress that you have achieved in a small number of years really great. Great work.