Bodhi Acer palmatum forest (BODHI ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD 2012)

[cre8ivbonsai]

The second gift goes to Ryan (crea8iv) as i think, at his tender six years of Bonsai experience, is showing great maturity. When he visited i could see his enthusiasm coming out of him. He then had a horrendous trip home which ended up with having to tow his car home and, obviously, costly repairs. All this he posted with a smile on his face. He goes to most shows and Bonsai related meetings and i personally found him a, very easy to get on with, kind of guy. If he wants, we will get together in spring and create a Maple group selected from my stock and supply a pot to go with it. We will share a beer and hang out for a while.
Best wishes to you all,
Bodhi.

Well, after much anticipation, last Sunday I was invited up to Bodhidarma. Whilst up there to lend a hand with the repotting efforts, the other project at hand was to create the generous gift of a Maple forest. With a couple of helpers we set about selecting appropriate starter Maples to be included in the composition. After preparing (trimming branches and roots) the challenge of composing began, and with Diederick's guidance, this was the result ...

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It will spend the first couple of seasons in this larger training pot to put on growth, settle in together and to be refined.

I am thrilled to have had this experience , and will treasure this forest as a sentimental favourite, obviously never to be sold I would like to again thank Diederick for his absolute generosity, guidance and hospitality , and look forward to many more visits back to Bodhidarma in the future

Thanks mate this is VERY

All the best for a speedy operation and recovery

PS - yes I know the writing is at the front, however I liked the typography better than the picture, and as it's training pot it's not too important, but I'd be interested if anyone can tell me what it means.

Cheers,
Ryan

Though I should start its own progression thread to track and show the progression of this most treasured prize. Young in development, these trees have only just begun their bonsai journey together. I found time on Boxing Day to give it a major trim and (further preliminary) branch selection. Just trying to ensure overall health (which is pretty good so far ), get some growth going and new branching to set before wiring up.

Cheers,
Ryan

[Nathan]

Very Nice Ryan,

They look in very good health

[bodhidharma]

Very healthy Ryan. It makes me happy to see its progress. It also lets me know a good decision was made re the award.

[kcpoole]

Nice trees Ryan
I put a little Maple forest together this year from last years seedlings too. Maybe we can have a comp against each other and se how the progress over the next few years
Ps this is the first forest I have done

PPS, Just realised yours are Trident Maple. Mine are Japanese

Ken

[bodhidharma]

PPS, Just realised yours are Trident Maple. Mine are Japanese

Incorrect Ken, Ryans are also Acer palmatum. A friendly little comp would be good

[cre8ivbonsai]

Very Nice Ryan,
They look in very good health

Thanks Nathan, sure are

Very healthy Ryan. It makes me happy to see its progress. It also lets me know a good decision was made re the award.

Thanks Bodhi, just wanting to give it the best chance to achieve (its and my) full potential ... optimum health is a good start

Nice trees Ryan
I put a little Maple forest together this year from last years seedlings too. Maybe we can have a comp against each other and se how the progress over the next few years
Ps this is the first forest I have done

PPS, Just realised yours are Trident Maple. Mine are Japanese

Ken

Hi Ken, nice start there, you'll have to show us how they're going now! As Bodhi stated (and the topic header ) they're definitely Japanese Maples My courtyard is fairly enclosed so you might just beat me on Autumn colour depending on the weather

[kcpoole]

Cool will take some new pics on the weekend:-)


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[kcpoole]

This hot weather had burnt quite a few leaves so defoliated today so i can see what is happening inside and get rid of the crispy ones.
Lots of shoots, not much branching yet, but only early days

Ken

[cre8ivbonsai]

Quick update ... needed a trim, after reducing foliage by 2/3rds this is the result ...

[cre8ivbonsai]

Love this time of year maples with small, fresh leaves, loads of colour ...

[Beano]

Nice! One of my LAs is about to sprout new leaves, hopefully tomorrow morning some will have unravelled.

[Newbie.mia]

Nice! One of my LAs is about to sprout new leaves, hopefully tomorrow morning some will have unravelled.

Hi beano, my LA has been in full leaf for about 2 weeks now and it has been an absolute pleasure to watch it come to life. I'm on Brisbane south side


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[Beano]

Mines probably a bit slow as I've been torturing it all year. It only lost its last leaf about 3 weeks ago. The other one still just has the purple buds, not swelling yet.

[Newbie.mia]

My Japanese maple has decided today is the day to start opening up. This is my first season with this tree and it has been trunk chopped over winter so it has decided to take it a little slower than the LA.


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[bodhidharma]

It looks like a defoliate and wiring job coming up this summer