A common problem of bonsai in early stages of development is that large branches extend from the trunk all the way to the edge of the tree’s silhouette. This is especially true for material that was grown in the ground. That’s the case for the chojubai pictured below. Although a number of small branches are […]
Chojubai
Japanese flowering quince – chojubai
One of the relatively new trees in my garden is a Japanese flowering quince ‘chojubai.’ As I purchased the tree from Boon bare-root, I’ve mainly focused on letting the tree gain vigor. Toward this end, I’ve been watering, feeding and removing flowers and flower buds when I can. Japanese flowering quince ‘chojubai’ Like many chojubai, […]
Chojubai
In addition to growing white and black pines, Mr. Iwakiri has a fondness for deciduous trees – chojubai in particular. Japanese flowering quince – chojubai Iwakiri offered some details about how he’s developed these trees. Many of the clump-style specimens are actually bundles of cuttings from the same tree that have grown together for 20-30 years. […]
Flowering quince – summer work
Most work on Japanese flowering quince ‘chojubai’ is done in fall or spring, but one task – beyond watering and fertilizing – requires some attention year-round. Removing flowers. Japanese flowering quince ‘chojubai’ in July Chojubai mostly bloom in late winter and early spring, but some specimens can produce flowers – and fruit – year-round. I […]