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Collected Sumo Bailey's

Posted: August 6th, 2010, 7:56 pm
by kvan64
I collected this Bailey's peach together with a few other ones last year. I was told that they are over 20 years old. One of them flowered nicely and this one didn't. I just did a severe chop on it. The base is about 170mm and I am thinking of twin trunk. Any comment is welcome.
I have a similar one that I haven't done much work on that I'd like to trade for an olive, or crab apple or something interesting. Please let me know if you are interested. I will post pics of the other one when I have a chance to clean it up.
DK

Re: Collected Sumo Bailey's

Posted: August 6th, 2010, 8:15 pm
by Jamie
gday DK :D

this one has definate potential to be a great twin trunk! i would reduce the major trunk down like you did with the minor trunk to create some taper. then develop it to show it of in flower :D

Jamie :D

Re: Collected Sumo Bailey's

Posted: August 6th, 2010, 8:38 pm
by hugh grant
great stock i can deffinetally see the potential in this one as a twin trunk :D
to me its got great taper and a great base just needs to grow on a little and you'll be on your way!

Hugh

Re: Collected Sumo Bailey's

Posted: August 9th, 2010, 12:31 pm
by kvan64
Thanks guys, I did a major root trimming before repotting this sumo. I can't wait for it to develop ramification for the banches so I could put it in a bonsai pot.
DK

Re: Collected Sumo Bailey's

Posted: August 9th, 2010, 1:30 pm
by anttal63
Very nice piece DK!!! 8-)

Re: Collected Sumo Bailey's

Posted: August 9th, 2010, 2:16 pm
by kcpoole
Nice stump and will make a real nice twin

Don't be in too much of a hurry to put it in a pot

Ken

Re: Collected Sumo Bailey's

Posted: August 9th, 2010, 5:32 pm
by kvan64
Thanks Antt and Ken. I've got some other trees to work on so won't be too hurry for this one :)