I had a closer look at the Chuhin Maple to see if there were any signs of new buds to replace the branches I lost to insect attack in the Spring. Signs are good. Budding is starting not just at the apex but also lower down.
Category My Bonsai
Elm Update
This is the post about some work carried out on a shohin Cork Bark Elm
This is the Elm now after 3 weeks growth.
Shohin Maple
My shohin Maple leafing out after defoliation.
Spirea
My Spirea has decided to start flowering. In about a week we should have a colourful display.
Pot ID?
Anybody identify the stamp on this pot for me?
Trident Tidy up for Exhibition
Our club has a display this weekend and I gave my Trident a trim for the show.
Chuhin Maple Update
After Winning an Award at the BSA Exhibition back in March, this Maple came home only to be eaten by some sort of insect. It was given free growth until now to see where it might bud from.
I have lost several branches including many at the apex. Yesterday I decided to remove the dead branches and start the process of rebuilding it back to it’s past level. I think I’m now over the disappointment. I’m posting it here which is a clear sign that I’m moving on. I’m even looking forward to the rebuilding process.
This was it before I did anything yesterday.
Here you can see dead branches in the apex and some of the very strong new growth.
Dead branches removed and the wounds before sealing.
The dead bits.
and the tree as it sits after the work.
A long winding road, having taken a wrong turn, I’m now heading back the right way again.
Escallonia = Weed
I gave my escallonia a trim back on May 21st for a photo session.
Talk about growing like a weed, this was it a few days ago.
Scissors out again, at this rate the apex will fill in fast after it’s rewiring.
The Juniper and Janet
This Juniper has featured on my blog a lot. Not one of my better trees but probably my favourite as it’s sentimental to me. Dug from my sister Janet’s garden back in 1995, the year she emigrated to Australia, it has been with me a long time and makes me think of her.
Well, my big sister was home from Australia this month and just before she went home last week, I just had to get a photo of her with the Juniper. So here you are, Janet AND the Juniper 🙂 .
Great Weekend
After two days of the Club Bonsai School and Workshop taking place at my home, I’m absolutely shattered. And if I’m knackered, how must Peter Snart be feeling as he’s an old man 🙂
In two days of fantastic weather we have achieved another great club event with some really good feedback from fellow members. No photos on the computer yet but will get some up as soon as I can. To brighten up the post, I’ll add a photo of my cascade Scots Pine.
Bonsai Eejit 