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[Pup]

Last October the BS of WA had its annual show. I was showing some of my Hokkeido Shito sized tree's. An old member came to the show and admired them. Then asked if I sold which I do not with these.
I told him that he could have some struck cutting under certain conditions. He agreed so Later that month he came along to the meeting.
I gave him some he was very happy so was his wife. Who then said that he should give me some thing in return as they only expected one. I know that he grows JBPs and Shimpaku's in scoria. Not being a big fan of JBP's I said a small shimpaku to make a Shohin. This is the tree he gave me
Quite a challenge to get a Shohin from this

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[Jamie]

interesting pup, i look forward to seeing where you go with this one

got any plans yet??



jamie

[NathanM]

That's a nice shimp to start with Pup =)
I very much admire your mame/shohin styling skills, as I am getting more and more into smaller sized trees!
I'll be keeping a keen eye on this thread for sure!

PS I would appreciate some feedback on my mini squamata in the progression forum, if you don't mind =)
Nathan =)

[Jordy]

I am completely jealous of the stock some of you guys find and post on here

just thought i should add that.

[NathanM]

Jordy, most bonsai nurseries should sell similar/good stock like this one =) You'll also find some normal nurseries stock some decent quality junipers of different types as they are commonly used for groundcovers, etc.
I know Jamie has gotten quite a few good ones from his local non-bonsai nursery =)

** Having said that, I know you guys don't have alot of bonsai nurseries down there. Up in Bris we have a few within 1.5hr drives. And Sydney people would be even more spoilt. Try some of the local normal nurseries =)

[Pup]

I am completely jealous of the stock some of you guys find and post on here

just thought i should add that.

I understand where your coming from mate we have similar problem here. Two specialist Bonsai nursery in a state one third of Australia. Not many landscape nursery's to choose from either. Ah well do the best we can.

Cheers Pup

[Pup]

Then there are people that do this to it. Can any one see the Shohin in there

I think I might have another OH! bugger one's
It is there you just have to look. It stands 330mm at the moment. It has to come down to at the most 230 to scrape in as Shohin.
I am aiming for about 180 to 200. We shall see

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[LZRD84]

that one's looking good.

[Pup]

Now after this little episode we let the tree rest. As you can see there are still some different options available to me.
So there is no defined viewing angle yet. As with most Junipers that are let to grow the foliage was not kept in trim and it all went to the ends of the branches so now we have to work it back. We have to let it rest now as I said.

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[NathanM]

Nice work Pup. It's made excellent progress!! Even my still-developing eye sees a couple of possibilities in there.
Good stuff

[Jan]

An interesting start, I look forward to following its development,

Jan

[Jamie]

i knew you was gonna be looking at doing something like that pup nice work, i cant wait to find a tree like this and do some similar work, its just a matter of finding the right sized tree to do it, and the right species, shimpaku is perfect for it with the tight foliage it produces.

nice Work


jamie

[kcpoole]

Nice Pup
I like the result achieved

Ken

[FlyBri]

Good one, Mr Pup!

I've got a similar Sargeants Juni in need of a comprehensive restyle, and your example provides great inspiration!

I notice that you haven't touched the roots at all, which is probably where I'm going wrong with my ongoing Juniper killing spree... When do you expect to repot, and how severely will you reduce the root mass?

Thanks!

Fly.

[bodhidharma]

In the second pic down after carving, the lowest branch looks out of place. I imagine it is a sacrifice?