Story
No story written yet.
Tree facts
- Acquired
- 2026-06-06
- Training started
- 2021-03-15
- Origin
- 2018-04-15
- Last touched
- 2026-06-13
- Container
- —
- Style
- —
- Size
- —
- Exhibition-ready
- No
Purchased for $77 at the 2026 PSBA Annual Auction's Silent Auction. Seller is Bruce Williams, former PSBA newsletter editor, with proceeds donated to the Pacific Bonsai Museum ($10.5).
Current care
Early Summer- Watering
- Water deeply and regularly; watch under hot sun.
- Fertilization
- Broad-spectrum feeding every 2–3 weeks.
- Pruning
- Consider partial defoliation if leaves are too large; only if tree is healthy.
- Wiring
- Minor wiring adjustments before cambium hardens.
- Defoliation
- Partial defoliation (2nd leafing) can refine foliage scale.
- Pests Disease
- Monitor aphids and scale; treat as needed.
- Summer Protection
- Provide light afternoon shade during heat waves.