Tag Archives: Yamadori
Yamadori Deaths – Ways To Stop It?
Unfortunately, just before spring when the new buds are starting to open, you might find that one or two of your collected Yamadori trees have died. This is the risk that is taken when collecting trees, because no matter how much care you take to move a tree it is very stressful indeed for a [...]
Fantastic Oak Yamadori Finds
Today I collected 4 amazing looking Oak trees which are very twisted and small. I got back with them and planted them into my growing bed. Unfortunately it was getting a bit dark so it was too late to take photos of them. I plan to get some online tomorrow. It follows a very successful [...]
Are Better Trees Appearing Every Year For Collection?
Every year in the winter time I go out and find new bonsai subjects from collected material. This is called ‘yamadori’. I have noticed that every year that goes by I find better and better trees. I’ve been wondering why this is. Am I going to better places? Is my eye getting better? Maybe better [...]
Leaves Give A Tree Strength
Leaves are there to build up a tree’s strength. Cut down a small sapling to below the leaves and chances are it will not survive. The leaves actually convert sunlight into sugars which can then be used to heal broken bark, grow extra roots and branches and generally get stronger. Use leaves to help yamadori [...]
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