Hi Mike,

Ginkgo is a bit of a loner, style-wise, within the world of bonsai.
Generally speaking, they are styled in what is loosely called 'flame style'
upright. I'm sure your email will generate some photos to the IBC Galleries
to show what I mean.

There is an excellent section on Ginkgo as bonsai in Mr. Kyuzo Murata's
book, 'Bonsai: Miniature Potted Trees'.

David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7)
Bunabayashi Bonsai On The World Wide Web: http://www.bunabayashi.com
email:


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Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 3:49 PM
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Subject: [IBC] Ginko biloba


Someone bought me a late christmas present. Its a ginko biloba. I have no
idea how to style this tree and was hoping someone could point me in the
direction of some gallerys where there are pictures of these
trees. Also is
there any special requirments for these trees?

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What is the flame style? I searched around and couldn't find an example and
i don't have to much time at the moment to run a thorough search. Thanks in
advance.

What is the flame style? I searched around and couldn't find an example and
i don't have to much time at the moment to run a thorough search. Thanks in
advance.

What is the flame style? I searched around and couldn't find an example and
i don't have to much time at the moment to run a thorough search. Thanks in
advance.

What is the flame style? I searched around and couldn't find an example and
i don't have to much time at the moment to run a thorough search. Thanks in
advance.

What is the flame style? I searched around and couldn't find an example and
i don't have to much time at the moment to run a thorough search. Thanks in
advance.

What is the flame style? I searched around and couldn't find an
example and
i don't have to much time at the moment to run a thorough
search. Thanks in
advance.

It is how G. b. will grow if left to its own wishes -- which is
probably best for this tree. It also could be likened to a very
narrow Broom Style with a pointy top.

Have you tried to find "gingko bonsai" on google? And please
note how to spell gingko! You should find that pictures are
fairly common if you try to find them . . . Sorry that you're so
rushed . . . but the tree isn't going anywhere. Is it?

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - VEGETARIAN:
An Indian word meaning "lousy hunter." (Borrowed from a sig by
fellow listowner, Scott Peterson)

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What is the flame style? I searched around and couldn't find an
example and
i don't have to much time at the moment to run a thorough
search. Thanks in
advance.

It is how G. b. will grow if left to its own wishes -- which is
probably best for this tree. It also could be likened to a very
narrow Broom Style with a pointy top.

Have you tried to find "gingko bonsai" on google? And please
note how to spell gingko! You should find that pictures are
fairly common if you try to find them . . . Sorry that you're so
rushed . . . but the tree isn't going anywhere. Is it?

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - VEGETARIAN:
An Indian word meaning "lousy hunter." (Borrowed from a sig by
fellow listowner, Scott Peterson)

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What is the flame style? I searched around and couldn't find an
example and
i don't have to much time at the moment to run a thorough
search. Thanks in
advance.

It is how G. b. will grow if left to its own wishes -- which is
probably best for this tree. It also could be likened to a very
narrow Broom Style with a pointy top.

Have you tried to find "gingko bonsai" on google? And please
note how to spell gingko! You should find that pictures are
fairly common if you try to find them . . . Sorry that you're so
rushed . . . but the tree isn't going anywhere. Is it?

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - VEGETARIAN:
An Indian word meaning "lousy hunter." (Borrowed from a sig by
fellow listowner, Scott Peterson)

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What is the flame style? I searched around and couldn't find an
example and
i don't have to much time at the moment to run a thorough
search. Thanks in
advance.

It is how G. b. will grow if left to its own wishes -- which is
probably best for this tree. It also could be likened to a very
narrow Broom Style with a pointy top.

Have you tried to find "gingko bonsai" on google? And please
note how to spell gingko! You should find that pictures are
fairly common if you try to find them . . . Sorry that you're so
rushed . . . but the tree isn't going anywhere. Is it?

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - VEGETARIAN:
An Indian word meaning "lousy hunter." (Borrowed from a sig by
fellow listowner, Scott Peterson)

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Jim: Ginkgo (also properly spelled Gingko) is probably the most
misspelled tree name of all, except possibly Liquidambar.
The flame style (ròsoku-zukuri) of training Ginkgo is shown in
John Naka's Bonsai Techniques I on p. 134. It is described as a
"straight trunk with candle-flame outline".
Alan Walker
http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org
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What is the flame style? I searched around and couldn't find an example,
and I don't have too much time at the moment to run a thorough search.
Thanks in advance.
From: Jim Lewis
It is how G. b. will grow if left to its own wishes -- which is
probably best for this tree. It also could be likened to a very
narrow Broom Style with a pointy top.

Have you tried to find "gingko bonsai" on google? And please
note how to spell gingko! You should find that pictures are
fairly common if you try to find them . . . Sorry that you're so
rushed . . . but the tree isn't going anywhere. Is it?
Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL

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Oops. I do know how to spell gingko as i take supplements with it in
everyday i just miss typed it that's all. And no the tree isn't going
anywhere. I had some time tonight and went searching and i did find some
nice pictures. Thanks to all for that. I do have one final question though,
i would like to get another of these trees and since this one is rather
large i was thinking of taking some cuttings. Is this the best way to get
new plants from gingko or are things like air layers better?