Depending on our approach, we can decandle all of a tree’s new shoots on a single day or spread out the process over a few weeks (more on that later). This period of time is defined primarily by climate. Climate In general, decandle earlier in cool climates and later in warm climates. The following provides […]
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Preparing trees for decandling
Preparing red or black pine bonsai for decandling is straightforward – keep trees healthy, give them lots of sunlight, and feed heavily. If the tree is growing in poor soil, repot it in soil that drains well and decandle when the tree begins to grow vigorously. How much should I feed black pine bonsai I […]
Selecting trees for decandling
While decandling is a great technique for refining red and black pine bonsai, knowing when to decandle is just as important as knowing when not to decandle. When is decandling not appropriate for red and black pine bonsai? When the goal of training is to increase the size of the trunk. Let these trees grow […]
What is decandling?
There is a lot to say about decandling pine bonsai. There are as many approaches to decandling as there are bonsai professionals, and many of these approaches have merit. As we go into this year’s decandling season, I’d like make a few comments on the topic in as straightforward a fashion as possible. My starting […]
A Large Korean Hornbeam at the ABAS Annual Show
One of the standout trees at American Bonsai Society, Sacramento’s, recent exhibit was an old Korean hornbeam. Korean Hornbeam It’s a great example of a tree with an unusual feature that provides interest – in this case, a long, straight branch with a big bend. Big bend While straight branches are rarely encouraged, their presence […]