This Bonsai was created from a tree collected in 1989. It was growing in a "rock pocket" in northern New York. The current front was facing the sky and the current back was lying against the rock. It had a trunk which extended along the rock for about3 1/2 ft. Most of the foliage and branches were along that part of the trunk. It was initially styled as a Cascade Bonsai. Gradually the foliage was chased back and eventually the long trunk was removed to create a more compact and powerful design. At that time it was estimated that the age of the tree was approximately 200 years old. Many different pots and planting angles were tried before selecting the current angle and pot. The foliage has reduced by cultural practices. The current height is only about 12" above the pot and many are surprised when they see it in person as it projects a larger image in photographs.
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