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New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 2nd, 2013, 3:55 pm
by Jeff
This tree spent a lot of its life in the courtyard of a Collins St. apartment building. I acquired it from a friend who managed to wrestle it down the stairwell and looked after it for a few years. Uchi and I will start on it early next week. In July, we worked on a Mugo pine (of similar proportions) that turned out great. Check the link for some shots. I will post some photos of the work.
Jeff
https://www.facebook.com/chojo.featuretrees
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 2nd, 2013, 3:57 pm
by Jeff
Here is a link to the Radiata. The photo is too big to post.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater
Jeff
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 2nd, 2013, 4:24 pm
by Jason
Wow, what a project you've got there! Really look forward to seeing where you guys take the design of this tree
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 2nd, 2013, 5:58 pm
by Josh
Great score there Jeff. What a great tree to find on collins st. That would have been fun getting it out knowing how tight some of those stair wells are. Will watch this closely.
Josh
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 2nd, 2013, 8:06 pm
by Gerard
I have been watching this tree for the past couple of years. I am pleased it has found a new home and somebody to take it to the next level.
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 3rd, 2013, 3:25 pm
by bodhidharma
great score Jeff and i will watch with great interest.
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 3rd, 2013, 3:26 pm
by NathanM
Gah, can't see facebook pics at work
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 3rd, 2013, 6:32 pm
by Jason
NathanM wrote:Gah, can't see facebook pics at work
Here you go
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 3rd, 2013, 8:20 pm
by Jeff
Cheers Jason
Jeff
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 10th, 2013, 5:10 pm
by Jeff
After a couple days of pruning and needle work, the Radiata Pine is ready for wiring. We are making an effort to keep the tree presentable from all sides as it will be displayed as a centrepiece. One large section of the apex has bee removed leaving a large gin. The tree is in good health and will be repotted after wiring. I will post photos as the work progresses.
Jeff
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/chojo.featuretrees
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 10th, 2013, 11:29 pm
by Josh
That is looking awesome Jeff. You have done the tree justice. Will follow this tree closely.
Josh.
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: October 12th, 2013, 8:27 pm
by Jeff
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: November 7th, 2013, 7:20 am
by Jeff
The Radiata Pine has been wired and potted. It took us two days to wire and a forklift to pot it. Check out the fb page for more photos. There will be a video posted in the near future. I'm sure it will grow into a beautiful tree. Thanks for all the interest in the workshops and private lessons. Sorry if we could not fit you in this time, there will be more in the new year.
Jeff Barry
Chojo Feature Trees
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: November 7th, 2013, 8:59 am
by Scott Roxburgh
Awesome work Jeff and Uchi!
There really is some of the best stock in Australia on those shelves too!
Re: New Niwaki Project. Radiata Pine XXL.
Posted: November 7th, 2013, 11:34 pm
by bonsaiLov
Nice big tree, cant wait to see it tamed