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Dan Robinson has been growing bonsai pine for a long time. Some of the trees on display in the gardens of Elandan started from seeds collected in Korea Dan when he was in the service. Most, however, were obtained from the mountains, including the impressive samples below. All text accompanying the images comes from the signs that appear with trees. I have identified trees without signs simply as “pine” -. Please let me know the details if you are familiar with these trees and I’ll update the post accordingly
ponderosa pine – Pinus ponderosa
year of origin: 1700
When I saw this tree fight for life in the crack of a granite rock in Wyoming, I instantly had a plan to create a bonsai cascading style with its swollen base and compact short branches. To complete the design, heavy cabling would be required to handle the branches. heavy wire holds the branch in the position to determine for artistic creation of the tree.
ponderosa pine – Pinus ponderosa
Year Source: 1500
This tree untrained it has an eminence only a stone pot powerful could possible framework. The balance here is a little precarious; perhaps you will need a larger post.
ponderosa pine – Pinus ponderosa
Year Source: 1750
which replaces the original ponderosa pine foliage foliage graft Japanese Black pine on it in 1970. The Black pine foliage has a density, color and length that is highly desirable.
Ponderosa Pine
This pine pitch – Pinus rigida
Year of origin: 1820
Adirondak collected in the mountains of New York with a young and enthusiastic Frank Heidt. Pine resin is a favorite of collectors East Coast and is easy to understand why. It is surprising that an hour of the city of New York twisted stunted trees can be found.
Polo Lodge Pine – lodgepole
Year Source: 1850
accumulated in a collecting trip near Gold River, BC in 2003. pot in September 2004. the upper trunk was divided and torn down in April 2005. Training has just begun.
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This article was originally published on bonsaitonight.com
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