Yes, tropicals often do develop that "canopy" shape. I have a schefflera
forest, for example, which I bought 15 years ago only because it gave me the
feeling of "jungleness". Trunks cross, there is no apex: but it has lots of
aerial roots and a thick mass of overhead foliage. Call it what you will,
bonsai or not, I wouldn't trade it for a forest which follows all the rules.
Marty
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Lewis"
To:
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 7:17 AM
Subject: [IBC] Not a challenge- [IBC] Hmmm was/ Is this a Bonsai?


After a listing of a batch of useful tropicals, Khaimraj wrote
perspicaciously:

Unfortunately,these are choices to be made by the talented
individuals who can go past the standard shapes,be they amateur
or professional.Sincerity is a must in any profession or hobby.
Unfortunately,because these folk are rare.


I like the line about going past the standard shapes, Khaimraj.
Tropicals, especially, mostly shy away from the standard
pine-tree-shape bonsai (as I wish makers of so many deciduous
bonsai would also do).

Africa has the flat, spread-out look of veldt trees, the banyan
look is good, and tropicals from the trade-wind belt have a
series of delightful variants of the windswept look.

It ALMOST makes me want to take up tropicals. (But not quite
;-).)

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - The phrase
'sustainable growth' is an oxymoron. - Stephen Viederman


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