Phil had been eyeing up this Larch for a while and eventually took the plunge and brought it home from Willowbog after the BSA exhibition.
He brought it down to my place last week for a few photos in the sun and for a little trim.
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Nice one Phil, although I didn’t realise you allowed him the use of sharp implement’s Ian lol’s. He look’s like the cat that got the cream, nowt like a new tree to play with in the spring, I’m green with envy. Hope you both have had a good easter weekend.
Regards Mal
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I only took the cork off the end of the scissors for the photo 😀
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He’s lucky I didn’t see it first! 😉 Seriously, very nice tree.
I know very well the “eye it for weeks, then take the plunge” process. 🙂
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Thanks mal and Steve really like this tree as Ian said I had been looking at it for weeks . There’s a lot to be done to it over the next few years will let Ian keep taking pics to keep u all updated on it . And as for the cork on the scissors Ian knows were he can stick it lol
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I have always liked this tree and seriously considered keeping it for my collection but I already have a couple of half decent larch [ the truth really, of course , is that Jean would not let me !! ] I am sure that the tree will give you a lot of pleasure over the years Phil
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Cheers. Peter and jean
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Congratulations to the new owner! This is a stunning larch. I am amazed at the quality of Japanese Larch you collect in N. Ireland, considering that it is not a native species.
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This one hails from Scotland originally but still not a native. Many good yamadori to be found in the highlands there.
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stunning, stunning tree….and one very jealous onlooker!!!
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Hi Kate, I must admit I’m rather jealous myself, Phil’s a lucky boy 🙂
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larch are my favourite trees…ask Peter!!!
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