It is now summer here in the UK, so hopefully you all have your feeding and watering regimes in place for your bonsai tree(s).
Don’t forget the Grand Bonsai Event at Capel Manor on Sunday 29th June from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Viewing Styrax flowers
June is a good time for flowering shrubs more so than trees and some shrubs make excellent bonsai, here is a quick guide to what could be out in flower this month, but timings can vary depending on the weather.
Ginkgo biloba are a fascinating species of tree and everyone should have at least one in their bonsai or tree collection. Recently I have been experimenting with defoliation techniques on them to aid with encouraging back budding and improve the density of buds on the branches which in turn will lead then to smaller leaves as there are more of them to aid with supporting the root system. Here are the results so far.
To encourage ramification and crown development of your bonsai you will need to remove certain apical buds or stem tips periodically.
It is great to see that the stands used in Bonsai shows are of a good quality and design, as this adds to the overall bonsai display – it is an important feature of the overall image.
The bonsai stand or table plays an important but subtle part in the feeling of the presentation,
Carpinus turczaninowii Winter Show 2013 Raffle Prize
Here was the raffle prize in 2013 from the Swindon Winter Image Show and it was on display at the Wessex Bonsai Show in May this year being exhibited by the raffle winner who is a member of Solent Bonsai Society.
Hornbeam on display at Wessex Bonsai Show in May 2014 as part of the Solent Bonsai Society Club as one of their members was the lucky winner of this tree in 2013.
Monkaburi is the term used to describe trees with a branch leaning out over a pathway or gateway and this is also referred to as a welcome branch. These are common to see in Japan over doorways and entrances and this is something that can be built into your bonsai design on Pines in particular.
1st place, DH Chinese Elm, height 50 cm
2nd place, DA Trident Maple, height 60 cm
3rd place, LN Satsuki azalea, height 32 cm
Bonsai Stands from Gérald Boutel
If you wanted a Bonsai stand then you needed to look no further at the Exposition de Bonsai in France as Gérald Boutel had a wide selection of bonsai stands for sale at very good prices. He can be contacted via e-mail at gerald.boutle@libertysurf.fr for any enquiries.
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