swampy progression

[andy hodges]

progress of a swampy over 3 or 4 months. undecided on the front(of tree) yet.
thanks to quality material from Tess at Northside Bonsai........

[hugh grant]

I like what you've done with this tree it looks vry powerfully with the thick trunk. I think I prefer the first front because of the nebari and branch placement. The nebari is great on both fronts though so either one could be your front and loom great.

Hugh

[Kyushu Danji]

Thats a nice looking bonsai mate I don't think I have seen one like that before.

[Ash]

Makes it look like a big Sequoia Ash

[andy hodges]

cheers Hugh,

I agree with you on the first front and that was the intended
front when styled. but after removing those two middle roots the scars stick out like dogs
I was trying to avoid carving this one at all but may hav to.

cheers guys

[lennard]

progress of a swampy over 3 or 4 months. undecided on the front(of tree) yet.
thanks to quality material from Tess at Northside Bonsai........

You have done good for such a short time.

Carving it would not be so bad - maybe a tree with a lightning struck side and a "normal" side?

You win both ways!

Lennard

[Ash]

I used to grow one of these and I found that they callous over wounds very nice and quickly. Those root scars shouldn't be a problem for long. Ash

[Craig]

Hi Andy, nice stock and great transfomation, the only thing is that the straight taperless trunk catches my eye, over the foliage. maybe you can train some branches to cover some parts of the trunk, or if you end up carving , maybe a hollow style of trunk may suit this tree . good work mate,i love swampies ,,,did a quick virt ,hope u dont mind --Regards Craig

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[NathanM]

Mate, she’s off to a great start!! I like how it’s going and where it’s heading!!
I had eyed off this one at Tess’ for a long time! Good purchase. Keen to keep watching the progression!!

[Tony Bebb]

Nice one Andy

Tess does have some good stock, and it is a bit limited here in Bris.

Nice work on the styling. I like em with the sharper downward angle. I think I would stay with the first front as the trunk looke a little nicer. Craigs idea could still be used if you want, (nice virt) but I would at least try and carve down the 'shoulders' at the top of the thick trunk to improve the taper a little. Keep up the tip pruning so the branches don't get too thick.

Won't be far away from a pot that one.

Best Regards

Tony

[bodhidharma]

Nice tree Andy. I love it with the hollow trunk. Pot selection will be important to enhance the tree.

[Graeme]

I'll go 'odd man out' and say I like the "other front" mate. Either way it is a very nice tree.

I must admit, Craig's vert also does things for me as well.

[andy hodges]

Thanks a bunch for all the posts and also to Craig for the virt.
I really like the look of the virt but it is not a solid trunk at the base and there are gaps
between the roots at the rear, therefore hollowing out would enable you to see right through the tree like a tunnel.
Maybe i could put model train tracks and a train through the tunnel......jus jokes (not meant to offend anyone)
Think i'll go with front 1 and pot it up.

Thanks again,