The Art of Bonsai

Developing a bunjin/literati fig

Starting with this rather young rooted cutting of Ficus ‘Mystery’ I hope to one day develop a bunjin or literati style bonsai. The rooted cutting is now about two years old.

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Ficus ‘Mystery’  from an aerial root cutting
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After a quick trimming a nice line has developed in the trunk. Possibility #1
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Possibility #2
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Possible design #3
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Possible design #4

Which of the designs seems to be the best to your eye?

To learn more about bunjin/literati styles see https://suspicious-pike.51-195-201-14.plesk.page/bonsai-culture-and-care/general-bonsai-information/the-bunjin-or-literati-style/

 


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Richard