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Larch Larix Kaempferi

Posted on April 30, 2018 by futterwithtrees

As spring continues to do its thing I managed a pic of my second larch in the early evening sun. It is developing well and the ramification is building up year on year.

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Jin and Tonic??

Posted on April 25, 2018 by futterwithtrees

I have taken the head staggers and have made a couple of drastic additions to my large larch. Time will tell whether or not I was wise. I have added two large jins to the tree that I think work … Continue reading →

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Blackthorn Glory

Posted on April 12, 2018 by futterwithtrees

It has proved to be a long wait but at last my little Blackthorn is in full flower having battled its way so far through a long, cold windy spring. As usual it just does not fail to deliver. … Continue reading →

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Tall Scots Pine Update

Posted on June 4, 2017 by futterwithtrees

This tree has had a good growing season so far. The candles have extended well and are now ready for pinching. I intend to pinch most over the next few days but will leave those that are just above the … Continue reading →

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Miniture Hosta

Posted on May 5, 2017 by futterwithtrees

I don’t do accents mainly because I just don’t have the time but I do have a couple of little Hosta, Cracker thumbs that come back every year in spite of much neglect. I thought they were worth a pic.

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A Couple of Shohin in Development

Posted on May 3, 2017 by futterwithtrees

These two trees started life as shohin a few years ago and I am pleased with their progress. The first is a Japanese White pine that was much taller until chopped to the top of the thick trunk a few … Continue reading →

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Hawthorn Progress

Posted on May 1, 2017 by futterwithtrees

I am pleased with the progress of this informal upright hawthorn. I have deliberately potted it into a deep pot to allow better root development and improve ramification. The tree is growing well this season and to date this year … Continue reading →

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Scots Pine Progress (Pinus Sylvestris)bonsai

Posted on April 27, 2017 by futterwithtrees

This large Scots Pine, originally dug up from MOD scrub land in Surrey about 1995 is doing well. Having had some indecision about the front and the curve in the trunk about five years ago I finally settled for the … Continue reading →

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Larch Update (Larix Kaempferi)

Posted on April 23, 2017 by futterwithtrees

This large Japanese larch, standing about 70 cm has progressed and developed very well over the last few years and I am well pleased with the overall image. I haven’t fed this year as yet apart from an occasional liquid … Continue reading →

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Deshojo pleasure

Posted on April 21, 2017 by futterwithtrees

Another time the early spring colour of my Deshojo Acer brings great pleasure and satisfaction. I have a few Acers of different varieties and don’t find them particularly easy to control as the early growth starts to extend and fill out but … Continue reading →