AusBonsai

Well, if new buds are forming then that's great. Can't wait to see it in flower!!

regards

John

The lower branch was losing vigour so the pot has been bound up with mesh over the top so it can rest on its side. Since doing so it has regained colour & is starting to swell new buds again.

Gavin, this is the little plum you liked so much, it is the original tree's apex.. only 5" remains of the original 18", atleast it is the best part

Now the last leaves have fallen I can spend some time working on some of the fine detail work it needs to bring it along, updated pics when I have something to show.

Matt

Slipped this out of its pot & wrapped with clingfilm then set to work with the dremel
Thats the deadwood at the base sorted, now to reduce the knuckle on the first branch. Its been slipped back into its plastic pot & will be given another year of growing before heading to its final pot (hopefully by then I will have fired it)

Matt

Gave this one a quick slip pot with minimal root disturbance, just wanted to be able to see the tree better. I decided to shorten the 2nd branch & it gave me 2 new buds, 1 right where needed to redirect the line, the other has been removed already. The name came from a friend & I like it

I have enjoyed reading this post Matt!
A very interesting journey this plum has had
Cheers, Dario.
PS How is your garden coming along? (Sorry off topic...pm me if easier? Have you updated that thread?)

Thanks Dario, its the feel I had wanted but in a much smaller tree, it is definitely one of my faves. The only let down was no flowers this year

The garden is coming along well, I have been on a weeding blitz of late and also planting out more trees to grow on. Will PM you over the weekend

It will look great with flowers Matt!...hopefully next year
Cheers, Dario

The leaves are still very bright for the time of year makig it stand out on a bench full of natives & its different hue. The deadwood is also starting to get a nice silver tone, the benefits of growing in full sun.

Very cool Matt !!!

anttal63 wrote:Very cool Matt !!!

Cheers mate, just have to find the right pot, any suggestions?

Great progression Matt, I love the colour of the foliage. It's come along way mate and I like what you have done with it. Look foward to seeing in person.

Cheers

David

MattA wrote:

anttal63 wrote:Very cool Matt !!!

Cheers mate, just have to find the right pot, any suggestions?

An Antonio pot

An Antonio pot

I like it but think it might be a bit small for my bench, could be workable in display. If this is one of yours, lets see some more

MattA wrote:

An Antonio pot

I like it but think it might be a bit small for my bench, could be workable in display. If this is one of yours, lets see some more

Oh no thats it for viewing... maybe some day if i take it up again ??? Now jokes aside i have no idea what size you tree is exactly ???

http://www.tokoname.or.jp/bonsai/gallery/gallery1.htm

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