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G'Day All,
In 1998 I attached a few Junipers (3) to a large old juniper stump with the view to creating a Phoenix Graft style large bonsai.
Here is a pictorial over 16 yrs of it's progression to this day.
Please look at the pics from #9 to #1 as I have loaded them back to front 2014 to 1998[/b]
Cheers........Brian
PS..No wireing has been done as yet. That is my next job.

What a great tree
nice progression and lovely development of the trunk in just 16 years

Ken

Hi Brian,
Thanks for showing us the history of this tree. It helps to put things into perspective and the time required.

Regards Ray

That's looks amazing. Great progression. That is a great result
And looks very natural. Personally I'd like to see the foliage open up a little to see more of the dead wood.

Josh.

This is a fantastic example of long term tree development. I couldn't help but think that this tree has been in development for more then half my life! Would love to see it fully wired.

Hi Brian Bishop , mate I love the challenge of the Phonix Grafts and you certainly have nailed this one , might have taken 16 years but it does look very natural . While we rarely find old stock it can be created to a certain extent as you have proved here . I hope this inspires a few more members to put some together .

Thanks for the progression .

Cheers . Alpineart

Brian I think it is a Sabina it looks very much like one.

G'Day All,
Thanks for the favorable comments re my phoenix grafted juniper. It has been a pleasure being involved with this tree for so long.
Now for the next phase of improving the style of the thing.
Thanks Phantom for your take on the variety of juniper. I will check that suggestion out.
Cheers......Brian

Brian...exceptional work. It's great that you have kept such a good profession of its development. I'm sure the envy of anyone who sees it.

I notice in the background many trees which look top quality. You seem to have a great collection.

Cheers

A fantastic lesson for us all. And a reminder that great bonsai must be built. Built over time, rather than created in an instant from larger stock, reduced during a single styling or workshop.

G'Day Gerald,
Thank you for your kind words re the juniper and yes, after 32 yrs at this addictive pastime, I have managed to assemble a fairly good collection of quality trees.

Trident76, you are spot on in stating that it takes a long time to create a good bonsai..all the more satisfying though.
I must admit that it is still fun to jump over someone's front fence with $50 in hand and ask "will you sell me that big boug in your front garden"?
Cheers........Brian

Masterful!