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First Bonsai

Posted: September 13th, 2014, 11:40 am
by BrokenRhythm
I've just started on my first Bonsai, a Corky Bark Chinese Elm, with plenty of help from Penny of Mudlark Pottery. Here's a photo of the early stages, consider this the "before" shot.

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Re: First Bonsai

Posted: September 13th, 2014, 12:25 pm
by Brian
thats a great variety for bonsai.

Re: First Bonsai

Posted: September 13th, 2014, 12:29 pm
by BrokenRhythm
I've been assured that it's a very "forgiving" and resilient tree, which is probably just what I need as a beginner.

Re: First Bonsai

Posted: September 13th, 2014, 1:35 pm
by Bush bunny
I've been looking for one too, where did you get it from. Looks good. :aussie:

Re: First Bonsai

Posted: September 13th, 2014, 10:37 pm
by BrokenRhythm
I got it in an order from Ray Nesci's Bonsai Nursery in Dural.

Re: First Bonsai

Posted: October 1st, 2014, 4:17 pm
by BrokenRhythm
Here's an update, freshly pruned, rewired and some new moss.
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Re: First Bonsai

Posted: October 1st, 2014, 4:42 pm
by Bush bunny
The pic is too large could you possibly reduce it so we can see all the little gal/fellow. I see you are sowing seeds too. :aussie:

Re: First Bonsai

Posted: October 1st, 2014, 5:32 pm
by BrokenRhythm
If you open the picture in a new tab you ought to be able to zoom out using Ctrl -

Re: First Bonsai

Posted: October 1st, 2014, 6:58 pm
by dan.e
Australian bonsai grower in Brisbane has a heap of them I got one a month ago I will get a pic soon

Re: First Bonsai

Posted: October 25th, 2014, 4:24 pm
by BrokenRhythm
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Did some more pruning today, decided on a new leader and rewired a couple of branches.