September 2006 Black Pines

September 2006 Black Pine Discussion

Bonsai expert Steve from Melbourne discussed his proven techniques for working with mature Black Pines. Around 90 members enjoyed Steve's in-depth presentation of his maintenance schedule for Pines as bonsai.

One of Steve's Black Pines on display.

Steve's first Black Pine, styled many years ago.

Steve's mini Black Pine.

Steve's favourite tree, this magnificent White Pine.

This Black Pine has a sacrificial branch to thicken up the trunk.

Steve's Radiata Pine after its first wiring.

Another one of Steve's magnificent Black Pines.

Steve discusses his maintenance schedule for Black Pines.

Steve points out what needs to be done.

Size comparison of his White Pine.

Around 90 members watched on.

Even Man was amazed by the White Pine.

Trees from the Display Table.

Large Olive.

Black Pine.

Large Chinese Elm.

Black Pine.

Azalea

Azalea

Crab apple.

Huge Azalea

Miniture Black Pine.

Large English Elm

Bonsai Northwest members.

Take me Home

One of Steve's Black Pines on display.	Steve's first Black Pine, styled many years ago.
Steve's mini Black Pine.	Steve's favourite tree, this magnificent White Pine.
This Black Pine has a sacrificial branch to thicken up the trunk.	Steve's Radiata Pine after its first wiring.
Another one of Steve's magnificent Black Pines.	Steve discusses his maintenance schedule for Black Pines.
Steve points out what needs to be done.	Size comparison of his White Pine.
Around 90 members watched on.	Even Man was amazed by the White Pine.

Large Olive.	Black Pine.
Large Chinese Elm.	Black Pine.
Azalea	Azalea
Crab apple.	Huge Azalea
Miniture Black Pine.	Large English Elm