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Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 11:30 am
by Matthew
Hey guys ive noticed everyone starting to post pics of there figs ect and thought id get to work and dewire, prune etc mine. The weather here has been getting warmer and my figs have been in active growth for a few weeks now. I have decided to defoliate and prune all of mine except the large melon seed that will get defoliated, pruned and repotted christmas time. If any cold weather comes through ill put them back in the hothouse where i can control temp and humidity. Anyway here are just a couple more to follow . i have 4 types Willow leaf, port jackson, retusa mellonseed and indian fig. Im parial to willow leaf :) but mainly have port jacksons
front willow leaf.JPG
back of willow leaf.JPG
shohin willow leaf.JPG
ror port jackson.JPG

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 11:46 am
by craigw60
Stunning figs Noah, I can see why you built a green house to look after them
Craigw

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 11:47 am
by Ash
Very nice Noah! Have you any info about their history? That first tree looks like you have been training it for a long time!
Which photo which species?

Best regards
Ash

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 11:53 am
by Graeme
What great trees Noah, looking forward to the Melonseed pix as well if this is your standard.

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 12:28 pm
by Matthew
the large tree in the first pic is a willowleaf height approx 800mm, next shohin willowleaf just under 190mm, the ror port jackson just over 220mm here are some more.
multi trunk port jackson.JPG
one of my favorites this thing was collected and is old height under 300mm
warty bumps.JPG
clump port jackson.JPG
collected also i have been training a few seasons now i think it could be something , quite long at 800mm height around 500mm
clump fusing.JPG
ror port jackson clearer.JPG
a better pic there is a rock in there it has eaten never to get out.

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 12:34 pm
by Matthew
THe first tree was started by lambert Wellington who had the ability to create amazing bases in his figs.I aquired the tree about 18 months ago from a member here and am just the current lucky custodian. It fruited heavily last season but this is the first good prune its had and needed for a few years. Earlist pics i have are 1993 and it was proberly 10 years than. The little shohin willow leaf was created by a newcastle bonsai artist who has some of the best figs and trident maples ive seen in this country , he is little known so i wont name names without his permission.

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 1:03 pm
by Ash
Great Noah, I like that multi trunked port jackson with the lumpy folded stems/rolls too! Have you got any pics from before their recent pruning?
cheers
Ash

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 2:59 pm
by Matthew
Ash, i didnt even think of taking any they where all a big bush as i didnt touch them as they went through there first autumn ,winter in NE Vic. I may rewire now or wait and see if i get a second defoliation in around january. All the collected figs come from south coast of NSW where i grew up.

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 5:48 pm
by Craig
Really nice Figs Noah, good work mate, thanks for sharing :D Craig

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 6:39 pm
by Jamie
very nice noah!!

love the willow leaves! Im keen to see the melonseed too, that woulld be starting to really look fantastic :D

jamie :D

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 8:28 pm
by Steven
Man, I love looking at pictures of nice bonsai and these sure are nice :D Especially the 2 collected clumps - they really are my cup of tea.
Thanks for sharing Matt!

Regards,
Steven

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 9:08 pm
by nealweb
Wow! As all have already said, really nice trees!!! and a pleasure to look at, thanks!
neal.

Re: Fig time

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 10:38 pm
by Taffy
They really are awesome trees. Great work Noah.

Re: Fig time

Posted: December 8th, 2010, 12:06 pm
by Matthew
figs are coming back into leaf nicely. I love the fresh leaves on the willowleafs :D
rsz_willowleaf_budding.jpg
rsz_willowleaf_backbudding.jpg
rsz_old_pj_shooting.jpg

Re: Fig time

Posted: December 8th, 2010, 12:56 pm
by Ash
Looks like great back-budding on that willow leaf Noah!
Ash