Bonsaify | Yamadori Lodgepole Pine Bending and Styling

Bonsai isn't always a solo endeavor - sometimes, you can only get by with a little help from a good bonsai friend! For this large Yamadori (collected) Lodgepole Pine, Eric knew he needed a second person to help plan and execute a successful design. Sam, who is currently the President of the Bonsai Society of San Francisco, was more than happy to help. This video shows more than 5 hours of their hard work, in less than 10 minutes!

0:50 Initial evaluation
1:26 Small wedge cut on the low branch
4:11 Simplifying the crown structure
4:30 Second wedge cut, this time on the top
4:55 Bending the top branches to form the apex
5:41 Final adjustments
6:28 Eric shares highlights of the discussions he and Sam had over the course of their 5 hour working session, including what to do with the unusual low branch - they ultimately decided to use it for back branching; wedge cut at the base; wiring decisions; and the primary branch design with second wedge cut needed.
9:04 Next steps for this tree include carving the cut off top, and reviewing the potted angle for what is really the front of the tree.

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