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Looking at its best

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Today a friend asked if I would take some photos of his wisteria while it was at its best,
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the show lasts only a few short weeks but I was lucky enough to see it up close.
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absolutely stunning, he should be extremely proud of this tree!

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That is incredible. Well worth the waiting for the rest of the 50 odd weeks of the year. Mine didn't make one flower at all. I've been reading up and some seem to say feed like crazy while others say treat 'em mean. All seem to agree that being potbound helps so I am hoping for better luck next year when its filled its pot some more. Thanks for the pic, sensational :worship:
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Outstanding display Gerard, very nice indeed, thanks for sharing :hooray:
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Very nice tree and very well photographed. Mine has not bloomed as yet but it looks like a stunning year for Wisteria. Maybe you can photograph mine when it flowers. :whistle:
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:worship: :tu: VERY :cool:
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:clap: :clap: :clap:

Gerard, thanks for sharing pics of your friends Wisteria, they are truly spectacular when in full bloom. I would love to know how big it is.

Neal, Its definitely worth the 50 weeks a year... Age is a large factor in flowering.

Bodhi, does this mean your going to let your old grand old girl flower this year?

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Beautiful Gerard and congrats to your Mate :yes:

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ok that's it-----I'm gettin' one---- :clap:
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WOW!!! :tu2:

You guys in the cold climates have more fun at this time of year. Mine got 2 flowers this year and I commented on the cold winter we had.
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MattA wrote::clap: :clap: :clap:

Gerard, thanks for sharing pics of your friends Wisteria, they are truly spectacular when in full bloom. I would love to know how big it is.

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My best estimate is 100cm tall and 150cm wide.

Some people might remember this tree was highlighted on the promotional flyer for the Bonsai Northwest Show, two years ago
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WOW! This tree is just stunning! :hooray:

And what a fantastic photograph too! Well done :tu:

I'm hoping I get flowers from mine sometime... (?soon... 3 years and still waiting... :( )

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chipper5 wrote:WOW! This tree is just stunning! :hooray:

And what a fantastic photograph too! Well done :tu:

I'm hoping I get flowers from mine sometime... (?soon... 3 years and still waiting... :( )

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I too have been waiting for 3 or 4 years but flowers are about to burst for the first time, I think they will be white but I am not certain.
It is a nice one for me to watch with anticipation.
Of course mine is not in the same class as this stunner.
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WOWZERSSSSSSS flowersssssssss!!! :clap: :hooray:

Just beautiful ;) :worship: 8-)
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Thanks Gerard for sharing. KC must be so proud!!!! We use an image of that tree as our backdrop to our club's website as well
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