Mossy Spot
Japanese Larch 1

Larch forest

Pre-Bonsai
Acquired
Mar 12, 2023
Training since
Mar 1, 2022
Origin
Apr 1, 2019
Provenance
2023 PSBA Spring Sale Bonsai NW (Tony)

Seasonal Care — Mid Spring

watering
Water regularly as leafing out accelerates.
fertilization
Increase feeding; use balanced fertilizer.
repotting
Finish any urgent repots early in this phase.
pruning
Light pinching to guide shape.
wiring
Wire tertiary branches; monitor existing wire for bite.
bud shoot management
Remove weak shoots from crowded areas.
pests disease
Monitor for fungal infections on new shoots.
wound management
Check healing, apply cut paste if necessary.
deadwood carving
Avoid during active growth.
propagation
Begin softwood cuttings.
development
Focus on balancing growth and silhouette.
display
Possible if tree is strong and stable.

Care History8 entries

Prune

Pruned back tight to encourage ramification and appearance of height.

Reduced the overall bushiness. Buds have swolen well and I think it will give a nice flush to start getting some ramification.

Bench
Observation
Other — Relocated

Moved from hot courtyard to backyard

Moved from the courtyard to the new backyard bench

Bench
Repot

New planting from trees in JapaneseLarch-1

Courtyard
Observation
Observation
Observation
Repot

PSBA Eastside Study Group repotting event- Split into 4 plantings, 3 Anderson flats and a single tree

Study Group

Larix kaempferi — Quick Reference

Placement
Full sun
Watering
Moderate to high
Repotting
Every 2-4 years
Pruning
Structural in spring, maintenance in summer
Fertilization
Balanced
Wiring
Spring or Autumn