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New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 8:36 pm
by 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

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 8:45 pm
by 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 :)

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 8:51 pm
by Jester
Wow I particularly like that second tree Jarrod. Would you mind me asking where you purchased it from?

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 8:54 pm
by 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

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 8:56 pm
by techpetal
Thats a great virtual Jarrod.

Give it to it full throttle!

Over a number of years of course...LOL

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 8:56 pm
by Bretts
I would go for something like this
Seiju.jpg
But then it would look like mine. :P
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.

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 9:00 pm
by 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

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 9:14 pm
by 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. :D

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 9:18 pm
by 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!

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 9:22 pm
by Bretts
Shohin is in fashion ;) :lol:

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 9:26 pm
by 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 :P

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 9:31 pm
by 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.

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 9:37 pm
by Jarrod
Nah, after much eveluation only one layer is really worth it.

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 9:43 pm
by anttal63
Bretts wrote:Shohin is in fashion ;) :lol:
are you trying to get me on side with the fashion thing? :lol:

Re: New Seiju

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 9:45 pm
by Bretts
I almost forget you are a hair dresser these days :!: