[IBC] Beech tree on the gallery
There is currently a post on the gallery of an absolutely phenomenal
Japanese Beech tree. The nebari, taper and branch structure are nearly unbelievable. How is this type of taper created? I saw no scarring from trunk chops, yet the taper is VERY dramatic. Could someone please walk me through the technique use to achieve this in detail? I realize it will take some number (large) of years to achieve, but for results like that it will be worth it! Jeff Isom Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Beech tree on the gallery
Although the layering process might give good nebari
for fagus, this is not true of all species. It has taken me 10 years to begin to get a good nebari on a Japanese maple airlayer and more for elms. The difference between the bark and the root covering stays very obvious on the elm, even when the roots begin to mature. Kitsune Miko --- "David J. Bockman" wrote: Hi Jeff, The layering process will automatically give a great deal of flair to the root bole because of the swelling involved-- I'm sure you know beech have a powerful callousing response to wounding. Add to that the shallow growbox method of directing surface roots laterally along with Fagus' natural strong tendency to build a mass of fused roots right at the surface, plus the obvious great age of the tree (that kind of ramification in unbelievable!) and I think we have our tree. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Beech tree on the gallery
In a message dated 12/24/2003 9:30:36 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes: How is this type of taper created? I saw no scarring from trunk chops, yet the taper is VERY dramatic. Could someone please walk me through the technique use to achieve this in detail? I realize it will take some number (large) of years to achieve, but for results like that it will be worth it! Jeff: Unless this was an exception natural dwarf (collected specimen), it is most likely that A LOT of effort has gone into the creation, and it is unlikely that it was developed with substantial manipulation (which could very well include trunk chops). When trunk chops are properly performed and meticulously managed over the years, it is extremely difficult to visually perceive the history of the tree. Cordially, Michael Persiano members.aol.com/iasnob/index.html ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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