Boxwood Over Rock: Dave's Bonsai E383
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- In this episode, a quick trip to the cabin to work on a Boxwood over a rock. A great little getaway and a tree set up for future wonder. Well, I hope so anyway.
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A true Boxwood, when it was in a box!! Looking good Dave!!
Dave so glad to see that your building is working out and that there has been no floor settlement issues! -Scott
Cool root system. Nice light root pruning and repotting. Light pruning the tree for spring growth. Video. Superb!
Cup of tea and going down memory lane with the boxwood.
Definitely enjoyed seeing this develop from early beginnings. I felt like I was right there with you Dave :)
It’s going to be awesome in 2 years time Dave. Nice work as always!
I already love the start in the carpark...better watch the content now :)
I forgot how large and round the rock is! I’m very interested to see what those exposed roots do while you wait patiently for those bottom rooms to recover. I’m diggin it, Dave.
WOW Dave, that is a great tree. I don't suppose that would ever end up in one of our auctions?
Ya never know….
LOVE the recap over the years!!
I can see why you did it this way but what are your thoughts about using one of the smaller pots then add a plastic column (like a pot with no bottom) just slightly larger than the rock itself and fill that with the substrate (essentially two levels of pots). That way the roots won't flare away from the rock in the substrate but almost become pressed against it. I am not criticizing your way. I am new to bonsai and I am just wondering why my instincts were different from yours. Thanks in advance for your answer. You have been a tremendous resource to my bonsai journey.
Steve, excellent idea. I have seen a lot of people putting these trees/roots in taller pots for that same reason. I'm most worried about the smoothness of this rock, and if it doesn't stick at all in two years, I might find a better rock. By that time, the roots that I keep might be thick enough to place more over whatever rock. A deeper pot with a coarse substrate creates thicker roots. Perhaps it's not too late to do that before the roots set.
Oh, See! I learned something else from you about the coarse substrate and deeper = thicker roots. Is that because of more airflow to the roots?@@DavesBonsai
@@stevetippin I believe the roots that trail down divide and keep moving on while the thicker substrate allows the roots to thicken more freely without a ton of additional ramification if you will.
Looks really nice. Would it not be easier for the roots to cling the rock if they were tied together?
Most likely. Thought I’d try without to see.
Do you think that stainless steel screws would be better for the wooden box? That way no rust for tetanus if you get cut and then you can reuse the screws. Just a thought.
You are correct sir. Was lazy and used what I had. 😬
@@DavesBonsai Just call me Tom. Sir sounds so formal. Like the old saying goes, call me anything, just don't call me late for supper. You are a great friend.
@@DavesBonsai Just call me Tom. Sir sounds so formal. After all, we are all a bonsai family. Enjoy your tea tonight. We just had some hail for a few seconds and now raining.
Will those roots ever fuse over such a smooth rock?
My biggest fear Matt. I've been stewing over that since I repotted it. Might make a change before the roots set
@@DavesBonsai best of luck with it Dave
@@DavesBonsai You might end up with an interesting, raised and shaped root structure without the rock. Root-over-space-where-the-rock-used-to-be. That could work really well.
@@rtregear a great idea!!!
High Dave. I have a few boxwoods and yes they seem to grow very slowly, even here in sunny hot Australia. 👍🦘🇦🇺