Tilia_5 update

Here an update of another linden.
Of course this tree is not even in a stage of prebonsai.
It is just my youngest project ...

- the number of branches had been reduced
- branches had been placed
- some first carving had been done
- the next developing-aim is to thicken the branches
- the linden will be allowed to grow freely the whole season of 2013
- it will be repottet in 2013 whithout root-disturbing because of  improvement of soil-management     matters.

In the "studio" ...

Well, my photographing-skills are obviously still in an early state of development ...
I "diy-ed" some soft-boxes for better illumination of the trees this autum.
Now I have to find out, how to deal with the new equipment ...

Self, with little Luna, my Jacky-Lassie ...

Test for depths of focus

Some training, is required ... :-)

And this is how it goes:
The improved studio consists of three "diy-ed" softboxes and a black background.
The softboxes are hung up with chaines and hooks under the wooden ceiling.

Ulmus_1

Ulmus_1

hamburg_ulme

(The name hamburg_ulme refers to the collecting site, wich was in the urban zone of  Hamburg.
This in mind, the tree was collected on holy ground you know ...  :-)  ).    -
I have to admit that Volker B., a bonsai-compagnion, in the first place brought up the basic design of the tree.
I am very greatful for his first aid!
After this first basic styling, I spoiled the designing of the tree a bit.
Flat leaf-pads on a deciduous tree is in direct contradiction to the natural habitus of such trees.
Well, I did not know it better that days (on my own)  as I made the first designing attempts on this elm.
I will try to improve that this winter.
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This picture shows how it begun.
As a matter of fact I was the opinion, that this elm would be good raw material.
Nowadays I think, it was just a rookies mistake to collect such an ugly slinge  :-) ...
Beginners often do not look at the nebari and tachiagari, but  they think the crown of the tree is very attractive and already close to a bonsai-appeal. I also was this strong conviction in 1996.
Anyway ...
In 2006 my bonsai-fellows and me decided  to cut off the right subtrunk.
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... Absolutely not proud of this trees, at least at this stage of developement.

But this winter I am really looking foreward to try to improve the design.

The new posting in December will show, if the "renaturalisation" of the branches 

was succesful ...

Prunus_1

Prunus_1

burg_prunus

(Translation of burg_prunus = castle_prunus. The name refers to the collecting site of the tree, where formerly a castle was located ).
I do not know for sure, wich species the tree belongs to.
I hope it is a Prunus spinosa, because in that case the trunkdiamaeter would be a good deal.

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Detail of the foliage and bark.

Tilia_6

Tilia_6

berg_linde

(Translation of  berg_linde = mountain_linden. The name refers to the collecting site of the tree ).
The nebari is lousy. I will try to generate roots by approach grafting.
Well, this tree is an objekt of experimentation. I always wanted to try some techniques,
before applaying my "experiences" to precious trees ;-)  .

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The taper of the trunk is not good. I have to solve the problem with the slight inverse taper.
I will create an Uro on the left side.

Tilia_5

pikass_linde

(Translation of pikass_linden = ace of spades_linden. The name refers to intended designing of the crown like shown in the picture above. Let us see, wether it will be the right name and plan...).

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A little too much branches or subtrunks.

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The new budding is really strong.

Tilia_4

hohle_linde


(Translation of hohle_linde = hollow_linden. The name refers to the complete hollow trunk ).

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The black arrows are pointing to the adventious buds. These buds are providing the basis for the new branches. A complete new reconstruction of the design and ramification.

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The new branches in early summer 2010.

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The tree in summer 2012. The linden had to regain power. Inspring there had been a root damage because of late frost.