Craig:
Italian Stone pine can be transformed into an acceptable bonsai illusion, but it is far from being on the top of my list of those species most deserving of our long-term commitment.
Wiring is essential, worth the effort, and yields favorable results. Be certain that you manage the candles, or you will find yourself facing undesirable internodal growth.
I've yet to see one that sends my bonsai spirit soaring. );-)
Cordially,
Michael Persiano
http://members.aol.com/iasnob/pinebook.html
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Cowing
To:
Sent: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 09:04:15 -0400
Subject: [IBC] Italian Stone Pine
On Jun 20, 2005, at 8:46 AM, wrote:
In a message dated 6/20/05 12:06:08 AM, Tiziano writes:
it takes 5 years almost to start making some adult needles
That makes sense. The tree was probably a year or two old when my friend
bought it, and he had it for another two years before I got it. Now that it has
been cowed into submission, it will probably not try to make any more candles
for quite a while.
After I sat through a four hour lecture/demonstration on Pierneef style,
Charles Ceronio signed two copies of his book and descended on my tree. It is now
starting to bud back, Gott sie danke, but he cut off the two bottom
branches, so I will eventually have to repot it turned around.
Iris
Anita has one that she's given up on, so I think I'm going to have a go at it. I'm thinking sort of a flat-top style. It's old enough so it has one purple cone developing on top. Enough branches to begin working with. How does this species respond to wiring?
Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37
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