Bonsai Yamadori Progression

What attracted me to the tree was the quality of the bark and the natural deadwood at the base.
Bonsai yamadori progression. For most bonsai tree species the best time to dig out bonsai trees is during the early spring just before the tree starts growing. The before and after bonsai pictures on this page will show how a bonsai tree can change with help and a little time. Some of the photos are style changes others are bonsai that were in need of a trim. The bonsai progressions all show before and after shots of bonsai trees being styled by experts.
First step is to carefully dig around the tree with a spade be careful not to damage its root system see picture 1 below. Contrary to the belief that yamadori or wild trees are the only source of wonderfully old and gnarled bonsai some of the best material can be found in our own back yards. Bonsai empire 357 551 views. Bonsai raw material and yamadori in this section of the web site we offer a selection of raw material suitable for training and development as bonsai.
These trees come from ethical and 100 legal sources including direct imports private collections landscape and forest clearance projects as well as field grown stock and commercial producers. Step by step plan for collecting trees from forests. How to collect yamadori bonsai trees. As seen in the yamadori progression spring to fall 2017 post all these had a quite vigorous growth this year and all reached autumn stabilized in their containers.
When i collected these trees i pruned them just enough to decrease their size but i left on their branches as many buds as possible. A great way to learn the basics of styling trees. When i collected these trees i pruned them just enough to decrease their size but i left on their branches as many buds as possible. Progression of a yamadori scot s pine from 1998 to 2010.
Progression of an escallonia from garden to bonsai. The straight section in the centre was. It was well established in it s pot as is all robert s material before sale. Creating a juniper bonsai from yamadori material duration.
Photos are a tremendous asset in learning how to bonsai.