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.
Posts categorised: General Interest
Defoliation of Ginkgo’s
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… Read more »
Axillary buds and bonsai development
To encourage ramification and crown development of your bonsai you will need to remove certain apical buds or stem tips periodically.
Bonsai Stands
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,
Raffle Hornbeam from 2013 a year on
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.
Monkaburi (Welcome branch)
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.
Cacti & Succulent Show
The Wiltshire branch of the British Cactus & Succulent Society will be holding it’s Annual show at the Melksham Assembly Hall on the 21st June 2014 from 11:00am to 3:30pm. Come along and see this fascinating world.
Encyclopedia of Conifers
Now this is a well awaited book totally dedicated to the world of Conifers, it is a superb compilation of every different conifer imaginable world wide. It was first published in 2012 (ISBN 9781907057151) and demonstrates a true dedication to horticulture and conifers by the authors Aris G. Auders and Derek P. Spicer.
The Art of Creative Pruning
If you are looking for cross over of knowledge this is an excellent book that provides details on techniques used in garden sized tree pruning which is also transferable to that of bonsai.
Self styled Bonsai
Self styled bonsai is for the majority where the rewards are in creating and designing a bonsai tree in an image that represents to you all that is bonsai but it can take time and patience to create the image you want.
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