New Seiju

[Jarrod]

Hi guys, just trying to get some ideas on this Seiju.

Seiju.jpg

this is a quick vert.i plan on layering hte top of as there is a straight section in the middle, which will also give the trunk amore dynamic look.

Seiju quick vert.jpg

[Pup]

I like your thoughts on this Jarrod.
I have never worked with a Seiju myself although I have had in put with a mates. He said they are slow compared to other elms!!.
I do not as I say know much about them. Like it though keep up the good work.
Cheers Pup

[Jester]

Wow I particularly like that second tree Jarrod. Would you mind me asking where you purchased it from?

[Jarrod]

Thats the same tree, i just did a quick photoshop virt on it.

Thanks Pup, i think this tree will make a great Bonsai in about 5 odd years, depending how quickly i can grow a new head on it. Though I have also heard that they can be slow.

This tree waspurchased from Bonsai Art in melbourne

Thanks for the replies,

Jarrod

[techpetal]

Thats a great virtual Jarrod.

Give it to it full throttle!

Over a number of years of course...LOL

[Bretts]

I would go for something like this

Seiju.jpg

But then it would look like mine.
Mine has proved to be a fast grower with a branch thickening up from a new shoot in one year.
It needs all new branches this year so we will see
Cuttings seem to be very easy maybe that is why they are getting so poular with the nurseries?
Oh plenty of Sun is the trick Jarrod. I treat mine like a pine and it loves it. I had it out in full sun almost all last summer.

[Jarrod]

Thats the other option Bretts but I think the trunk lends itself to a slightly bigger tree.

its about 3.5 inches across at soil level.

Thanks Tech, I'm pretty sure thats the direction I am heading

[anttal63]

jezz nice material, squat and macho or tall and elegant, both would make a lovely tree. subjective to the beholders eye. i think your idea of the 3 trunks is great but looks young in its present guise. if the branches on the trunks are drawn with a little more up, down, up again on a more lateral plain the tree will depict more age. just my 2 bob.

[Jamie]

what about in between big and small???
cut at half way up the trunk. grow a new leader create some taper and go from there??
just what i can see in it.
good stock tho. plenty of options. cant ask for much more!

[Bretts]

Shohin is in fashion

[Jarrod]

Thanks Jamie, I am layering the to off, it will be a great shohin broom, then the rest will make a tree about 2/3 the current size.

I know shohin is all the craze but i want something a bit more substantial

[Jamie]

two for the price of one. even better. 2/3 of the way up was what i was thinking for a final image size. i would do a virt but my skills in the department are lacking. plus the quality program to do it properly.

the broom style shohin will come up well too.
you could probably do 2 air layers on this one to get to where you want it. with the new leader growth for taper you will need to cut back a far bit.

[Jarrod]

Nah, after much eveluation only one layer is really worth it.

[anttal63]

Shohin is in fashion

are you trying to get me on side with the fashion thing?

[Bretts]

I almost forget you are a hair dresser these days