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Old 10-06-2011, 02:35 PM posted to rec.arts.bonsai
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Default My first post. my 2 bonsai trees :)

On Jun 9, 8:28*am, ukbushmonkey ukbushmonkey.
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I will get them in bonsai pots
next year.

ukbushmonkey


Whoa, not so fast. I got your pictures loud and clear. You did not say
what they are. They are a long way from being ready for a bonsai pot.
The first picture I assume is a yew. The two trees are not on speaking
terms. First you need to get that big root out from between them. It
doesn't go with the composition anyway. Next you need to prune the
little one so it has distinct branches & you get a glimpse of the
trunk. On the other hand, the tall trunk needs to be severely pruned
at the top to encourage back-budding. That long naked trunk will never
do on a yew.
The other tree looks like a horsechestnut. You have two competing
trunks. I suggest you remove the straight heavy one. Then you can wire
the trunk to get more curves that go with the first bend. You will
have your hands full reducing the leaf size on a horsechestnut, but
constant pinching & pruning may help.
It's too late for this year, but for training pots you need to use
wide, shallow bulb pans or training boxes to prepare the roots for a
bonsai pot. When you repot, be sure to cut off any taproots.
Meanwhile, keep them in full sun & feed heavily.
Join the nearest bonsai club. Get some bonsai books out of the
library.
Iris