Broom Style Bonsai Progression

The trunk is straight and upright and does not continue to the top of the tree.

Broom style bonsai progression. Pictured above still in the ground in may 2004. And a bit more stout and curvy. But i m still unsure how to do it. I read a lot of the broom elm and maple progression threads in here.

In nature trees are forced into all kinds of shapes under the influences of weather wind and placement. It branches out in all directions at about 1 3 the height of the tree. Bogainvilla progression broom style bogainvilla progression broom style 8 years 2 months ago 4271. Kennet de bondt.

First a trunk chop. Coming soon new videos please subcribe and check back the channel. Looks like a good start and for free no less. Bonsai forum styling and shaping.

Consequently bonsai trees can have many shapes and sizes and depending on their way of growing they are grouped into various styles and shapes. I guess you could maybe call this the whisk broom style or whisky broom style as it could seem like i m a bit drunk but i like tropical broom better. But what to do. Needs some thinning though.

I know that i should place all the branches in a v and put some raffia on. Hold your breath and lets get started. I placed the cut below the reverse taper. Hawthorn informal broom bonsai progression series.

The new bonsai book for 2019 by harry harrington bonsai books bonsai tools bonsai for sale carving tools bonsai pots bonsai t shirts. The broom style is suited for deciduous trees with extensive fine branching. This is why most if not all broom styled trees start out either as a layering or a cutting. Can someone please explain to me how to make a broom style perhaps a step by step guide.

The following illustrations show the progression of a broom style tree being developed. The raffia makes the branches grow up at the wound site. I call it a tropical broom. All the roots must emerge from the trunk at the same height and they must radiate in all directions.

A video of bonsai style series. Tropical trees unlike temperate ones tend to be wider than they are tall. This common hawthorn was first discovered during the winter months of early 2003. If all goes well you ll end up with a nice bonsai tree.

Broom style trees in this style have an upright trunk with branches and foliage radiating outwards in the shape of a japanese fan or an umbrella. The branches and leaves form a ball shaped crown which is also a stunning sight during winter months. There is a huge section to one of the bonsai today mags that is all about creating brooms its worth finding a copy because it shows step by step creating a broom style from basically the same stage you are with this elm. Setting the structure duration.

Acer campestre broom bonsai 1.