Would my Cypress be better off in a bigger pot?

stick · Post by **stick** » May 20th, 2012, 11:41 am

Hey Peeeps

I havent posted many pics of my bonsai but i thought some people would like this fella, i was thinking next repot to put it in a bigger pot?

Brad75 · Post by **Brad75** » May 20th, 2012, 12:35 pm

Hi yo,

A larger, flatter oval pot with a deep brown or red glaze would be good for that tree.

Good luck with it,

Brad75.

stick · Post by **stick** » May 21st, 2012, 3:28 pm

Hey Brad

i will have a think about it for abit and do some research, i have a rounder smaller pot like the one in the background of the pic that should look nice

any more advice would be great

dark1 · Post by **dark1** » May 21st, 2012, 5:29 pm

Hi Stick?, A very nice tree and so healthy. No I dont think a larger pot will be what is needed, I think instead you should trim some of the longer branches especially the one top right.The trunk size is telling me that you need to condense the branches a bit more and reduce the overall height a little. Rather than potting on, think about keeping the tree to a size that suits its present pot.The pot is not too bad either. I would dearly like to put some wire on this tree and re-focus, is that the right word? Define its style is what I am trying to say.Sorry but I must also say to remove the moss from off the trunk, very nice on the soil surface, not good on trunk. Think about possible collar rot! Good luck with this and lets have a look again soon, you are definately on the right track

Post by **kcpoole** » May 21st, 2012, 7:24 pm

I was thinking that maybe just make it a smaller tree

I reckon you might find a Branch about mid way up the trunk that might make a better apex. Give some nice taper to the result.

Ken

stick · Post by **stick** » May 21st, 2012, 7:45 pm

dark1 wrote:Hi Stick?, A very nice tree and so healthy. No I dont think a larger pot will be what is needed, I think instead you should trim some of the longer branches especially the one top right.The trunk size is telling me that you need to condense the branches a bit more and reduce the overall height a little. Rather than potting on, think about keeping the tree to a size that suits its present pot.The pot is not too bad either. I would dearly like to put some wire on this tree and re-focus, is that the right word? Define its style is what I am trying to say.Sorry but I must also say to remove the moss from off the trunk, very nice on the soil surface, not good on trunk. Think about possible collar rot! Good luck with this and lets have a look again soon, you are definately on the right track

Thankyou for the compliments

im pretty happy with the whole branch system on the tree, all that ive done is a bit of wiring for branch placement (the branches are thick so not so much space) , tomorrow im setting up a stand for some of my plants to get better morning sunlight ill take a few shots to show the branches clearer

stick · Post by **stick** » May 22nd, 2012, 3:17 pm

Pic number 2

Beaumatsu2 · Post by **Beaumatsu2** » May 22nd, 2012, 4:04 pm

Great healthy cypress is it an Hinoki cypress?

Hackimoto · Post by **Hackimoto** » May 22nd, 2012, 4:40 pm

Looks like Hinoki to me

Beaumatsu2 · Post by **Beaumatsu2** » May 22nd, 2012, 4:45 pm

Does anyone know where to get hinokis in Queensland ?

stick · Post by **stick** » May 22nd, 2012, 6:44 pm

Beaumatsu2 wrote:Great healthy cypress is it an Hinoki cypress?

indeed it is

toohey · Post by **toohey** » May 22nd, 2012, 7:12 pm

I prefer the secon picture view as a front, except from there it looks like a branch is crossing in front on the main trunk line.
From that position it looks like you would want to remove it. Great trunk base.
I would love to see a few more pictures.
Regards,
Michael

stick · Post by **stick** » May 23rd, 2012, 9:50 am

Woops... i did it again! managed to get some nice morning sunbathing shot...

dark1 · Post by **dark1** » May 23rd, 2012, 11:15 am

Hi Stick, Great new pictures, shows the tree in a much better light. If this is the front that we are looking at then I think you need to remove that crossing branch unless you can wire it and re direct it or can you change the front slightly to make this branch more to the side. Yes I still like this tree, all the best with it.

stick · Post by **stick** » May 23rd, 2012, 1:30 pm

dark1 wrote:Hi Stick, Great new pictures, shows the tree in a much better light. If this is the front that we are looking at then I think you need to remove that crossing branch unless you can wire it and re direct it or can you change the front slightly to make this branch more to the side. Yes I still like this tree, all the best with it.

Done

it was my plan to re arrange this tree slowly, because the branches are fairly thick its fairly hard to get a good spot for the branches.. but here is what im staying with, i think it looks great and shows off the main base just right.. let me know your thoughts?

No cutting was involved!

AusBonsai

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