Scotts Pine Apex Refinement

I wasn't too happy with the apex after the first styling, but thought it was the best I could do with the foliage I had to play around with. Looking at the photos, I also started to realise that the upper portion of the trunk appeared quite straight and out of character. I set about putting some movement into the upper trunk and then the shape of the crown came together much easier, into a more mature, domed canopy. I am happy for now... At least until I attempt to get it into a pot at this angle! Roll on 2017!

Yamadori Scotts Pine - First Styling!

Yesterday I performed the first styling on my new yamadori Pinus sylvestris!



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After.

XL Hawthorn: July 2015

The big hawthorn has grown well this year. Today I trimmed the shoots again, blowtorched the recent carving on the root, and also reduced the apex a little, to create a more rounded crown.

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After.

Random Garden Photos

A few random shots from around my garden last weekend...

Root Carving on the Big Hawthorn

I recently did the block carving on the big root around the rock. It will need a little refining and blowtorching when the wood dries.

More Scouting in North Wales

Another recent reconnaissance mission in N. Wales with the family...

Exploring.

Limestone.

Stunted hawthorn.

Juniper deadwood.

Kusamono: Epipactis palustris

Marsh helleborine Orchid in John Ostranica pot.

Taxus Pruning

A couple of days ago I gave the "windswept" Taxus a good pruning to improve the structure and begin building the foliage pads.

Before.

After.

I am not currently very happy with the top third of the tree. It appears quite tall and spindly and is lacking in taper. I am thinking of growing a new leader to replace the apex, creating better taper and denser branching.

Back of tree.

I don't think I have posted a photo of the back of the tree for a while. The deadwood here is quite extensive now and is beginning to take on an aged patina.

Deadwood detail.

Yamadori For Sale

I currently have a few excess raw material trees available for sale or trade. I do not collect trees simply to sell, but carefully select material for myself, and occasionally have a small number of surplus trees.  All legally collected in 2013 and well established.

I can be contacted at leebrindley@hotmail.co.uk

Hawthorn 01

Hawthorn 02

 

 

Taxus