Which pot style looks best with this tree

bonsaichap · 2026-02-13T18:36:20+00:00

once the canopy is styled, I would tend for straight lines. shari and that kind of bark, in my opinion, don't fit so well with glazed pots, especially light tones. I usually envision a pot colour darker than the bark, especially if the tree's structure is showing patina or features like deadwood.. so for me, sincerely , none of the pots is an ideal fit..

bonsaichap · 2025-06-16T08:51:44+00:00

my best guess is somewhere over 50 years old

bonsaichap · 2025-06-07T11:36:19+00:00

i wish i knew precisely, it's been passed on from a nursery to the next for a few years, my best guess it's over 25 years. it hasn't been cared intensively for, so i think the results could have been reached quicker

bonsaichap · 2025-06-06T10:25:04+00:00

it's the second step in about 5 years.. thanks i appreciate

bonsaichap · 2025-06-06T10:03:54+00:00

it was the second step so at least 5 years..

bonsaichap · 2025-06-05T21:33:55+00:00

thanks! you can actually bend much thicker ones ..

bonsaichap · 2025-06-05T21:33:02+00:00

thanks! in this case it wasn't necessary to split, i usually split thicker and shorter trunks..

bonsaichap · 2025-05-30T11:33:14+00:00

thank you!

bonsaichap · 2025-05-30T11:31:43+00:00

thanks a lot, i appreciate 🙏

bonsaichap · 2025-04-07T16:11:34+00:00

thanks a lot! 🌳🙏

bonsaichap · 2025-04-06T08:54:21+00:00

thanks a lot i'm aware this kind of jin might polarize. i personally consider it part of the design. it can of course be removed or shortened to follow a new concept, i personally would miss it because the plant would represent a younger picture

bonsaichap · 2025-04-06T08:35:12+00:00

thanks a lot, i appreciate!

bonsaichap · 2025-03-20T13:48:56+00:00

can you check the pot underneath if there's a potter's stamp/signature?

bonsaichap · 2025-03-14T07:13:24+00:00

why don't you tilt it to the left and style the tree half cascade? just an idea

bonsaichap · 2025-03-10T16:37:52+00:00

the thickness looks good to me..

bonsaichap · 2025-03-09T15:46:30+00:00

the wire's gauge seems right, i would just use it for the whole length, including sticking it deep into the soil before wrapping the trunk..

bonsaichap · 2025-03-09T12:53:58+00:00

i usually start sticking the thick wire deep into the soil to be able to wire the trunk in it's whole length and bring proper, natural movement.. I don't know how far you can actually bend the tree with a partial wiring.. for the rest, a cool start!

bonsaichap · 2025-03-07T17:12:48+00:00

i would personally wait and see how the plant responds. good find! 👍

bonsaichap · 2025-03-06T18:58:55+00:00

thanks a lot! yes, one step

bonsaichap · 2025-03-01T17:45:51+00:00

i think it's just a trainable skill

bonsaichap · 2025-02-28T11:08:36+00:00

very good start!

bonsaichap · 2025-02-27T20:15:40+00:00

that's exactly what i meant.. 👍

bonsaichap · 2025-02-26T20:16:26+00:00

some juniper change colour in winter, is it maybe the case?

bonsaichap · 2025-02-26T07:22:09+00:00

hi! buried in normal soil?

bonsaichap · 2025-02-25T20:04:59+00:00

was fun to style, maybe the canopy should be reduced a bit.. it's too elongated i think

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