English Oak -Quercus Robur

[alpineart]

This tree has inspired me for well over 2 decades

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each feature is awe-inspiring to the point where i have finally found the right trunk to emulate this magestic specimen .

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While mine is in its first season of training its well on its way to becoming a natural looking aged specimen like this , finding the right trunk took many years . This particular tree is Heritage listed and estimated to be planted at around the 1870's era and is located on the outskirts of Myrtleford N.E Victoria .

Cheers Alpineart

[Elmar]

I think you need to prune and wire the branches! They're obstructing the trunk line and you can't really see the movement of the trunk!

Lol, nice tree! You're very lucky.


Cheers
EZ
Via Tapatalk

[alpineart]

Hi Cog' , Mate thats what most people do and style them in the typical young pine tree shape . Mine will look very much along these lines typical of an English Oak with a century or two in the ground .The heavy branches are wired down towards the ground then the younger growth rises upwards then bows down continuing up the trunk in the same fashion .It might not be in keeping with the rules of bonsai but its more natural .

In most cases Mother nature does it better , there is very few natural looking Bonsai "English Oaks" around that command a second look from my peepers .

Cheers Alpine

[Boics]

Well said Alpine.

Important to be true to the tree's typical style.
Not to conform to cookie cut results.

I think this is often overlooked.

[Jason]

Thanks for posting Alpine, you've just inspired me to go and see what Heritage listed tree's are around me

Really beautiful tree, look forward to seeing how you go with recreating it!

[alpineart]

Hi Boics , mate i don't always get it right but i do study nature more than bonsai techniques .

Hi Jason , mate they don't have to be Heritage listed tree to inspire , plenty of raw material out there that has the power to translate into better looking natural bonsai without the rules .

Cheers Guys .Alpine

[kcpoole]

Wonderful inspiration there Alps, and totally agree that we should style our trees along the same lines as Nature does.
There are a few Oaks around here that are similar, but no where near as old as your specimen. Large rounded canopy with lower branches that spread out and down.
Almost like a Broom Style tree.

I have a few in the ground from acorn, and 2 collected larger trees I am working on so in the next few years will hopefully have something nice to look at

Ken

[Jan]

Beautiful tree. I live the "igloo" effect that you can get in older trees whose branches brush the ground. It reminds me of a Mulberry tree on a farm on the Nepean River, that I used to play under/in as a child. A worthy inspiration tree, thanks for sharing,

Jan.

[alpineart]

Hi kc , it is a very nice broom style created with openings either side to see the trunk . Its hard to capture its majestic presence on camera. Look forward to see what you are growing up there .

Hi Jan , a broom style with an igloo effect is a great way to explain this tree . It would make a brilliant green house , if only i had one in my back yard .

Cheers Alpine