Broom Style Bonsai Progression

There is a huge section to one of the bonsai today mags that is all about creating brooms its worth finding a copy because it shows step by step creating a broom style from basically the same stage you are with this elm.

Broom style bonsai progression. In nature trees are forced into all kinds of shapes under the influences of weather wind and placement. The trunk is straight and upright and does not continue to the top of the tree. If all goes well you ll end up with a nice bonsai tree. Bonsai forum styling and shaping.

Hawthorn informal broom bonsai progression series. But what to do. Looks like a good start and for free no less. This common hawthorn was first discovered during the winter months of early 2003.

This is why most if not all broom styled trees start out either as a layering or a cutting. I call it a tropical broom. Bogainvilla progression broom style bogainvilla progression broom style 8 years 2 months ago 4271. The following illustrations show the progression of a broom style tree being developed.

But i m still unsure how to do it. A video of bonsai style series. Tropical trees unlike temperate ones tend to be wider than they are tall. Pictured above still in the ground in may 2004.

The branches and leaves form a ball shaped crown which is also a stunning sight during winter months. The broom style is suited for deciduous trees with extensive fine branching. The roots of a broom style tree are probably more important than in most other styles. Acer campestre broom bonsai 1.

It branches out in all directions at about 1 3 the height of the tree. The raffia makes the branches grow up at the wound site. I know that i should place all the branches in a v and put some raffia on. Consequently bonsai trees can have many shapes and sizes and depending on their way of growing they are grouped into various styles and shapes.

Needs some thinning though. I read a lot of the broom elm and maple progression threads in here. And a bit more stout and curvy. All the roots must emerge from the trunk at the same height and they must radiate in all directions.

I placed the cut below the reverse taper. Can someone please explain to me how to make a broom style perhaps a step by step guide. Kennet de bondt. Pinch the ends back to create ramification.

Coming soon new videos please subcribe and check back the channel. But the brunches are thin and small in number so planting it to a bigger pot is the solution i want this tree to be a broom style but more similar to accasia tree. Hold your breath and lets get started. First a trunk chop.

Broom style trees in this style have an upright trunk with branches and foliage radiating outwards in the shape of a japanese fan or an umbrella.