Tag Archives: Shohin Bonsai

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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Blackthorn Reprise

Posted on April 6, 2015 by futterwithtrees

I have featured this tree a couple of times recently but I couldn’t resist taking a quick Pic of it again today. It has finally reached it’s peak of flowering this year and is already beginning to drop some flower … Continue reading →

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A few More Trees

Posted on July 23, 2013 by futterwithtrees

Just a few pics taken recently of some shohin trees in development.  Progress  is slow but steady which just underlines the fact that bonsai development is a long term project.

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Potentilla

Posted on May 13, 2013 by futterwithtrees

This little tree has taken a long time to get going. It was garden centre stock last autumn and I made the mistake of baring the roots and pruning back hard very early in the year. The tree remained dormant … Continue reading →

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Shohin Larch.

Posted on December 26, 2012 by futterwithtrees

I came across this image the other day and liked it. Thought it was worth sharing:-  

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Potentilla Bonsai

Posted on October 17, 2012 by futterwithtrees

I don’t have a Potentilla in my collection but I am looking to rectify that if I can get one at the RIGHT price. I’m a fully paid up member of HM Pensioner’s Society. Although garden centre stock is not … Continue reading →

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