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Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 2:15 pm
by Gerard
Today a friend asked if I would take some photos of his wisteria while it was at its best,
WIsteria 006.jpg
the show lasts only a few short weeks but I was lucky enough to see it up close.
Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 2:19 pm
by hugh grant
absolutely stunning, he should be extremely proud of this tree!
Hugh
Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 2:21 pm
by nealweb
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

Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 3:05 pm
by Craig
Outstanding display Gerard, very nice indeed, thanks for sharing

Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 3:46 pm
by bodhidharma
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.

Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 5:02 pm
by cre8ivbonsai
Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 6:14 pm
by MattA
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?
Matt
Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 6:48 pm
by kcpoole
Beautiful Gerard and congrats to your Mate
Ken
Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 6:53 pm
by Guy
ok that's it-----I'm gettin' one----

Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 8:10 pm
by Tony Bebb
WOW!!!
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.
Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 11:12 pm
by Gerard
MattA wrote:
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.
Matt
Hi Matt,
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
Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 11:19 pm
by chipper5
WOW! This tree is just stunning!
And what a fantastic photograph too! Well done
I'm hoping I get flowers from mine sometime... (?soon... 3 years and still waiting...

)
Chipper5

Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 11:33 pm
by Gerard
chipper5 wrote:WOW! This tree is just stunning!
And what a fantastic photograph too! Well done
I'm hoping I get flowers from mine sometime... (?soon... 3 years and still waiting...

)
Chipper5

Thanks Chipper,
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.
Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 5:05 am
by FatMingsBonsai
Re: Looking at its best
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 10:34 am
by DavidN
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