A quick update! Whatever the hell I'm doing seems to be working! The tree is looking great! Thanks so much to everyone for their help on this forum! When is a good time to start feeding him? I was thinking May'ish... Is that too soon or too late? Thanks in advance!
Alex
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Alex,
Not sure if we provided you this link earlier. Some info about fertilizing [url=https://www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/Juniperus.html]here.[/url]
Norm
That is good news indeed, and you are welcome. Its good to hear about a success story.The tree is looking great! Thanks so much to everyone for their help on this forum!
That sounds about right. Play it by ear, when the weather warms and you start to see new growth on the local trees you should be fertilizing.When is a good time to start feeding him? I was thinking May'ish... Is that too soon or too late?
Not sure if we provided you this link earlier. Some info about fertilizing [url=https://www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/Juniperus.html]here.[/url]
Norm
Ok pics are here now........
Sorry for the confusion!
[img]https://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/500/alex_078.jpg[/img]
[img]https://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/500/alex_077.jpg[/img]
And the ever needed before picture
[img]https://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/500/alex_076.jpg[/img]
So you guys can definitely see the direction I'm headed with it. I'm curious as to what you think, and how I can get those "pad like" bunches of leaves going.
Thanks in advance!
Alex
Alex
Sorry for the confusion!
[img]https://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/500/alex_078.jpg[/img]
[img]https://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/500/alex_077.jpg[/img]
And the ever needed before picture
[img]https://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/500/alex_076.jpg[/img]
So you guys can definitely see the direction I'm headed with it. I'm curious as to what you think, and how I can get those "pad like" bunches of leaves going.
Thanks in advance!
Alex
Alex
alex,alexp wrote:Ok pics are here now........
Sorry for the confusion!
Thanks for reposting [Please hit up the irfanview link I posted. Side scrolling is not popular....Please.]
A bit about pinching [pruning] for you[url=https://www.bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basics_Pruning3.html]at the bottom of this page.[/url] Lather rinse repeatalexp wrote:
So you guys can definitely see the direction I'm headed with it. I'm curious as to what you think, and how I can get those "pad like" bunches of leaves going.
.It is always good to have an idea of what you want to end up with style-wise [As knowing the destination helps you plan the route to get there you know
]That lower LH branch with no needles left may not come back- Was that intentional? BTW, Junipers should never be trimmed by cutting the foliage as this causes the tips to brown. ALWAYS pinch. Pruning branches is a different story but that ship has sailed
.ynot
Hi!!!
I finger pinched the whole tree!!
I want a bit of foliage to return on that lower branch for a bit of balance, however, if it does'nt happen, thats ok too, as I could then go for the windswept look which was my plan b if something went wrong.
As for wiring, I'm curious how long a Juniper should stay wired for? I read that Junipers can't stay wired over the winter, is this true? If it is, it puts a serious dent in my wiring plans
Thanks!
alex
I finger pinched the whole tree!!
I want a bit of foliage to return on that lower branch for a bit of balance, however, if it does'nt happen, thats ok too, as I could then go for the windswept look which was my plan b if something went wrong.
As for wiring, I'm curious how long a Juniper should stay wired for? I read that Junipers can't stay wired over the winter, is this true? If it is, it puts a serious dent in my wiring plans
Thanks!
alex
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Alex,
Looking at your wiring prompts a few observations. Some of it looks too tight, some looks like it is not doing anything and it all looks too small. Have you been able to move your branches with that small of gauge wire? Your wiring "scheme" does not seem to be effective.
[url]https://www.bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basics_Wiring.htm[/url]
[url]https://www.gsbf-bonsai.org/daiichibonsaikai/wiring.html[/url]
Norm
Looking at your wiring prompts a few observations. Some of it looks too tight, some looks like it is not doing anything and it all looks too small. Have you been able to move your branches with that small of gauge wire? Your wiring "scheme" does not seem to be effective.
[url]https://www.bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basics_Wiring.htm[/url]
[url]https://www.gsbf-bonsai.org/daiichibonsaikai/wiring.html[/url]
Norm
Alex,
Can you possibly post a virt or drawing of where you want to take this tree.
I am having a hard time deciphering what your intentions are from the photos and whats left of the tree.
Does this tree have any nebari at all, A picture without all the surface paraphernalia might be helpful also. Actually you might ant to review [url=https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3557]this stickey.[/url]
ynot
I really don't see the direction sorry?So you guys can definitely see the direction I'm headed with it. I'm curious as to what you think,
Can you possibly post a virt or drawing of where you want to take this tree.
I am having a hard time deciphering what your intentions are from the photos and whats left of the tree.
Does this tree have any nebari at all, A picture without all the surface paraphernalia might be helpful also. Actually you might ant to review [url=https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3557]this stickey.[/url]
ynot