my scots pine

scotspine · 05-25-2009, 05:48 PM

Hi everyone i just wanted to post my new addition i believe its a scots pine. just looking for some input as what alternatives there is for this tree.

thanks

Michel · 05-25-2009, 06:26 PM

Hi,

My input so far restricts itself on asking You
for one or more pictures

. . .

scotspine · 05-25-2009, 06:28 PM

Hi everyone thought i would post my new addition and get some advice.

thanks

steve

clwagner167 · 05-26-2009, 01:07 PM

Hi Steve,

You have a nice tree there, but it is going to take a while before it will be a bonsai. In bonsai, we look for a sturdy trunk with taper to start with.
From what I see with yours, (IMHO) you will have to airlayer it just above that bend. Once that is accomplished, you can put that tree in the ground for a couple of years and then, you will be well on your way to having a well formed tree.

Of course, this is only my opinion, possibly others will chime in with theirs?

Michel · 05-26-2009, 07:04 PM

Hi,

airlayering pines isn't that easy at all . . .
I know it's been done in Japan
(where they have the perfect climate for it)
but anywhere else . . .
Besides, even if successfull, it might take 2 or
even 3 years before sufficient roots have formed.

Cheryl is right that it is still very young and thin;
Therefore, I'd consider putting it in the field for
a few years first and let it increase its girth.

05-25-2009, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
scotspine Join Date: May 2009 Location: north bay ontario, canada Posts: 2	my scots pine Hi everyone i just wanted to post my new addition i believe its a scots pine. just looking for some input as what alternatives there is for this tree. thanks Last edited by scotspine; 05-25-2009 at 06:24 PM.. Reason: pics

05-25-2009, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Michel Experienced beginner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Antwerpen, Belgium Posts: 119	Hi, My input so far restricts itself on asking You for one or more pictures . . . __________________ Greetz, Michel

05-26-2009, 01:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
clwagner167 "Grasshopper" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 102	Welcome! Hi Steve, You have a nice tree there, but it is going to take a while before it will be a bonsai. In bonsai, we look for a sturdy trunk with taper to start with. From what I see with yours, (IMHO) you will have to airlayer it just above that bend. Once that is accomplished, you can put that tree in the ground for a couple of years and then, you will be well on your way to having a well formed tree. Of course, this is only my opinion, possibly others will chime in with theirs? __________________ ~ Cheryl Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. Buddha Please support "your" site and click on the ads. _________________________________________ In memory of my dear friend.... "Prowler" Victor Gray 1943-2008

05-26-2009, 07:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Michel Experienced beginner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Antwerpen, Belgium Posts: 119	Hi, airlayering pines isn't that easy at all . . . I know it's been done in Japan (where they have the perfect climate for it) but anywhere else . . . Besides, even if successfull, it might take 2 or even 3 years before sufficient roots have formed. Cheryl is right that it is still very young and thin; Therefore, I'd consider putting it in the field for a few years first and let it increase its girth. __________________ Greetz, Michel

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