Do cows make Bonsai?

Elmar · Post by **Elmar** » May 22nd, 2015, 4:54 pm

Oh my giddy Aunt! I'm in stitches...

I now see a funny side to people I didn't think had one...

good to see!

Still love the pot, and the tree isn't bad either, not that I am skilled enough to critique it.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » May 22nd, 2015, 6:13 pm

Steven wrote:Is it just me or does that last picture look like...

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Great purchase, nice pot, impressive future for this tree!

Regards,
Steven

With the way the branches are sticking up in the air like that I'd say it's more likely a deer.

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And can I say it's a nice rack he's got too, hang on can I say that on here

I have seen many trees eaten off by cattle/horses, deer that would make awesome bonsai. Unfortunately I wasn't doing bonsai when I was growing up on the farm.
That's a great looking tree by the way.

Josh.

Grant Bowie · Post by **Grant Bowie** » May 22nd, 2015, 6:35 pm

regwac wrote:Here are a couple of siblings . Graham
PS those are 300 mm pots .

Thanks for posting the other elms you dug up.

I thought that the tree was a bargain, considering how many years and how many cows it took to create it.

Grant

treeman · Post by **treeman** » May 23rd, 2015, 1:49 pm

Grant would you consider possibly removing the main trunk with the right angle bend in it?

Andrew F · Post by **Andrew F** » May 23rd, 2015, 2:57 pm

Steven wrote:Is it just me or does that last picture look like...

It didnt but now it does. Thanks

irish · Post by **irish** » May 23rd, 2015, 3:57 pm

G"day

Lucky the paddock did not have cows with guns in it.

Google cows with guns....

Cheers.
Irish

Grant Bowie · Post by **Grant Bowie** » May 23rd, 2015, 5:25 pm

treeman wrote:Grant would you consider possibly removing the main trunk with the right angle bend in it?

No,

I will work with what nature has provided in this case and i think it is interesting because of that bend. I will certainly have the only cow, kangaroo, deer , sheep humping bonsai in the world.

It certainly tells a story or two.

Grant

Elmar · Post by **Elmar** » May 23rd, 2015, 5:27 pm

Chicken in Choppers...

shibui · Post by **shibui** » May 24th, 2015, 5:59 pm

will work with what nature has provided in this case and i think it is interesting because of that bend. I will certainly have the only cow, kangaroo, deer , sheep humping bonsai in the world.

Sorry to disappoint Grant - not the only one. There is already one in Melbourne.

BSV 2013 11.JPG

I'm pretty sure it is also English Elm

Grant Bowie · Post by **Grant Bowie** » May 25th, 2015, 1:21 pm

shibui wrote:
will work with what nature has provided in this case and i think it is interesting because of that bend. I will certainly have the only cow, kangaroo, deer , sheep humping bonsai in the world.
Sorry to disappoint Grant - not the only one. There is already one in Melbourne.
BSV 2013 11.JPG
I'm pretty sure it is also English Elm

This tree was dug by Mary W from Bendigo many years ago and sold on a few years ago. It was growing on the side of a river/creek bank I believe and yes it is an English elm.

One of the best trees I have ever seen in Australia.I love it.

Grant

MoGanic · Post by **MoGanic** » May 25th, 2015, 1:33 pm

Grant Bowie wrote:
shibui wrote:
will work with what nature has provided in this case and i think it is interesting because of that bend. I will certainly have the only cow, kangaroo, deer , sheep humping bonsai in the world.
Sorry to disappoint Grant - not the only one. There is already one in Melbourne.
BSV 2013 11.JPG
I'm pretty sure it is also English Elm
This tree was dug by Mary W from Bendigo many years ago and sold on a few years ago. It was growing on the side of a river/creek bank I believe and yes it is an English elm.

One of the best trees I have ever seen in Australia.I love it.

Grant

I cannot disagree, despite having never seen this tree.

BSV hey? I must make it down to the next exhibition this tree will be at. It looks absolutely spectacular and really is a credit to the quality of Bonsai we produce in Australia.

Thanks for sharing ya'll, I'm going to dream about that tree for a very long time.

Cheers,
Mo

macca66 · Post by **macca66** » May 25th, 2015, 2:48 pm

I've seen it - Stunning!

Andrew F · Post by **Andrew F** » September 13th, 2015, 8:51 pm

I would be keen to see an update first chance you get Grant please.

Grant Bowie · Post by **Grant Bowie** » February 23rd, 2016, 1:00 pm

Update.

Also it is probably Ulmus pumila or Siberian Elm.

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I will lower the apex by trimming it harder in spring. I will also remove a branch or two to create some billowing effects amongst the outline.
Grant

Andrew F · Post by **Andrew F** » February 23rd, 2016, 7:32 pm

Grant Bowie wrote:Update.

Also it is probably Ulmus pumila or Siberian Elm.

IMG_7694.jpg
I will lower the apex by trimming it harder in spring. I will also remove a branch or two to create some billowing effects amongst the outline.
Grant

Whats your fert regime for these elms?

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