• Saturday, April 21st, 2007
Just 4 years ago to almost the day I bought this tree as a pre-bonsai, now here it stands on display at Disney’s Epcot for approx 1.7 million (estimated of course) people to see during the Flower and Garden Festival. It really turned out great, and it is in location that I had hoped it would be. In the following picture shows it proudly displayed in front of the Japanese restaurant. The background colors complement the tree and make for some outstanding pictures. This tree is on display until June 3, 2007, if you get the chance check it out. April 2007
By the way, notice the change in pot. The previous pot was loaned to me and I had to switch it out before the show. However I think this one looks a lot better for this tree.
If you look closely in the center of the picture you can see this tree displayed.
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• Wednesday, March 21st, 2007
Well Epcot is just a few weeks away and I have completed the final pruning on this tree for display. I have also darkened the bark and bleached the shari with two coats of lime sulfur. I feel that these trees can look a bit too. “topiary” if they get too full. So I tried to show off more of the trunk and really separate the branch to make it more like a tree. Look for it at Epcot Apr 5 – Jun 3 2007. Mar 2007
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• Wednesday, March 21st, 2007
Hey what do you know? I finally remembered to take a picture when this tree had leaves on it. Notice how the branches are much closer to the trunk than they used to be before my new wiring. It is just a more balanced tree now, and really looking great. Mar 2007
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• Wednesday, March 21st, 2007
Now we are making progress. Another 6 months have past, and here we are the first day of Spring 2007. The branches have really filled in and the thin trunk is practically covered. I have focused more on pulling the branches down in order to give it a more thicker canopy. More branch development this year and hopefully next year this tree will be ready for show. Mar 2007
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