Bay Island Bonsai

Well, Sue has gone through Boon’s Bonsai Intensive Training Program. She sat for the written test on her final visit this last time (By the way, the lowest passing score required is 90%. A great testament to the training and bonsai theory class is that Boon has yet to have anyone re-take the test.)

On the hands-on-part of the test, you are given a tree – that might be a little over-grown,  that you must totally refine and wire. It was also time to de-foliate this Japanese maple on a rock.

Below, the tree is done. Boon was pleased with Sue’s work – and she looks pleased too. The Maple is was placed under the 30% shade-cloth and will stay there until the new leaves harden off – then it will be re-introduced to full sun again.

Click on picture for a closer look.

Below you have an example of a tree being re-potted into Boon’s soil and growing for four weeks. The roots are going wild! But don’t expect these results unless you live in Florida or similar climes.

You can see roots growing over the right side of the pot after only four weeks. Click on picture to get a better look at surface roots