Thanks to Jow's and Steven's She-oak post i decided to give the twisted trunk style a go.
step 1. take one of your brother's neglected juni's.
step 2. add 3mm wire.
step 3. twist, bend and trim.
My brother now wants it back, say's it looks a lot better.
thanks Jow i think u have given us all a lot to think about and try.
cheers
Strawbs
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Re: twisted Squamata mini
Hey Strawbs don;t give it back
ONe of the othere VERY important tasks is to fertilise heavily. This precludes anyone having them that will "neglect" them.
Ken
ONe of the othere VERY important tasks is to fertilise heavily. This precludes anyone having them that will "neglect" them.
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Re: twisted Squamata mini
Nice job Strawbs!
Unfortunately i gave away about 50 Juniperus procumbens nana and 50 juniperus squamata prostrata last year. They were all about the size of yours. If i had them back, i would wire every single one of them and after a couple of years, sell them all but the best 4 or so. Ohwell.
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Unfortunately i gave away about 50 Juniperus procumbens nana and 50 juniperus squamata prostrata last year. They were all about the size of yours. If i had them back, i would wire every single one of them and after a couple of years, sell them all but the best 4 or so. Ohwell.
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Re: twisted Squamata mini
cheers guys, will repot in spring thinking 12inch plastic pot then feed feed feed!
off to a few nursery's today to get some more to tryout ,hopefully some shimp's.
off to a few nursery's today to get some more to tryout ,hopefully some shimp's.
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Re: twisted Squamata mini
Nice one Strawbs!
In a couple of years you (or your brother
) will have a bonsai worthy of note!
Why not try some of this extreme shaping with a native or 2?
Regards,
Steven
In a couple of years you (or your brother

Why not try some of this extreme shaping with a native or 2?
Regards,
Steven