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GULFSTREAM
TROPICAL BONSAI
Gulfstream Journal of Tropical Bonsai
2011
WINTER ISSUE
JOURNAL
Sharing Bonsai knowledge - Your best source of
Information about bonsai with sub-tropical species.
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Many a tree is found in the wood,
And every tree for its use is good,
Some for the strength of the gnarled root
Some for the sweetness of flower or fruit
Some for shelter against the storm,
And some to keep the hearthstone warm,
Some for the roof and some for the beam,
And some for a boat to breast the storm.
And some for beauty to please the eye,*
Some to be used to make bonsai.*
In the wealth of the wood since the world began,
The trees have offered their gifts to man.
Henry Van Dyke
About the cover:
Looking at a full sized serissa or group of serissa trees makes
it easy to think of them as a tree of “a thousand stars,” or even
as “snow rose” tree. Anyone who ever looked up into a dark
night sky in a snow storm would see the same canvas of white
dots pouring out of the night. There is little arguement about
the fact that people love bonsai with flowers. This is a tree
typically having many many flowers.
The trees placed under the star field is a Carl L. Rosner,
multiple tree planting top view photograph.
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About this Journal:
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5 Tropical pines
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Winter 2011(ISSN 1938-5153) Vol 5
No. 4 Issue18
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Serissas: the wonder tree
At the risk of overstating the nature of this
species, the title of this article is most appropriate–
makes you “wonder” what are the facts. There is
considerable documentation about it, and very
little of it is agreed upon. “Serissa is a tropical
Species.” Serissa grow in USDA zones 7-11 and
hardiness range 8A to 9B. Seriss–USDA map, as
shown below indicates no serissa in the continental
US, but only in Hawaii. (I cropped the map, trust me they do not grow in Canada or
Alaska. They are native to China, Japan, and Indochina (Southeast Asia–note: on the
equator) where it may be found growing in the woodland and wet fields. Carl Rosner
grows them in “tropical New Jersey.” Serissa bonsai are temperamental, Serissa tend
to pout when moved. Keep them wet–keep them dry. Pot in cold weather–pot in
spring. Serissa are hearty–serissa are delicate. Grow them inside/outside. Our research
expert, Carl Rosner puts them outside in the snowy winter and is rewarded with
more blossoms. This editor grows them in South Florida, and gets few if any blooms,
and can testify that, when a serissa is mature, it is either very healthy or dead.
Snow rose, or tree of a thousand stars, a serissa is a beautiful small tree, with very
small leaves, sinewy branches, many small roots, a very slow
growing trunk–and the foetida variety has a putrid–fetid
odor. The serissa is a very small shrub which grows profuse
flowers. The flowers are tiny star-like blooms that will
appear from spring until autumn. Though I don’t have good
photos, even the flowers
are curious. They are pure
white, and some project
a tiny green center. The
serissa is notoriously fussy
and will drop leaves with
little provocation. One
variety grows a compound
flower–like a tiny white
rose bud.
The photo on the left is
roughly the size (4” pot)
and shape of most nursery
trees. On the right is an
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example of a more mature serissa (imported–still in a 4 inch pot).Wiring is necessary,
but, extremely delicate, and if you don’t have experience and a steady- “surgeon’s
hand,” stick to clip and grow. Under no circumstance try to retrieve the wire. Use
small gauge wire and cut it to remove it.
This tree includes varieties such as “Thousand Star, Double Bloom, Mt. Fuji
(variegated), and Kyoto (the smallest variety). Remarkably, it grows new branches
faster than the weeds, especially on or near the roots, It is easy to change the design
because the tree will throw off many new branches from anywhere. Not all trees can
do that. Keeping those new “sports” off the roots and
lower trunk is the most tedious aspect involved with
maintaining this bonsai. Left to grow, the new shoots
make the bonsai look wild and uncared for.
The
easiest style
is broom,
because the
branches
will fill
out with
secondary
branches
popping
out everywhere. The
hardest
style is
formal
upright,
because
See Serissa pg 3
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From Saikei pg 2
trunk and branches
Above and left is
won’t grow straight
a forest by Carl
or orderly. Almost
L. Rosner. It is a
any other style can
beautiful
example
be used on this tree.
of using this species
Be sure to consider
its use with rocks
to make a life-like
and in landscape
attractiven forest
scenes (like above).
Many of the experts at least agree on one thing; serissa do not like change. Severe
changes in temperature or humidity will cause the leaves to yellow and fall off.
Serissa can do well indoors, but only if exceptional care is taken. No frequent
changes of light source or intensity. Typically, good drainage is critical, so,
use porous soil. Never bone dry, but never standing water either. Always
use a humidity tray if kept inside, beware of air conditioning, hot or cold.
Keep the bonsai out of drafts of either hot or cold. Keep outdoors unless the
temperatures drop below 45 , then cautiously care for it indoors with very close
consideration for dealing with controlling the atmosphere around the tree, and
the environment inside the pot. Note the foregoing concerns, and add to that
periodically placing the tree outside when conditions are temperate-and when
conditions are similar for several days. Keep in mind serissa do not like frequent
changes in anything.
Except for cypress, there are few if any bonsai that tolerate standing water
around the roots, and none tolerate “bone” dry conditions. Not only do the fine
roots and tips dry out and atrophy–a condition from which they cannot recover,
but bone dry soil kills the root tips and is extremely difficult to wet. Everyone
should experience wetting bone dry soil. It is surprising how long you can pour
water on such a condition and not wet more than an eighth of an inch deep.
As some of the leaves yellow, one can be assured there is too much water
around the roots or in the leaves. If the leaves turn brown and/or fall off, there
is a lack of water and/or humidity. Before the watering is corrected and leaves
continue to drop, do not fertilize. A good suggestion is to not fertilize the tree
when drying it out. Some moisture should be in the soil to provides protection
for the delicate root tips.
Occasionally changing the environment of the serissa (relocating it) can cause
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leaf yellowing as well. Therefore, do not over-react when changes occur. Observe
the tree closely first. (For instance, automatic watering during a rainy period can
initiate excess water.)
Insects; scale or mealy bugs also cause leaves to yellow. Carefully inspect all
areas, to affirm that the solution is appropriate for the problem.
Like all bonsai, we should apply no solutions/prescriptions before a solid/
thorough diagnosis is complete.
When there is some new growth, fertilize–monthly in the cold months
(temperatures below 50oF, and twice a month when temperatures stay above 50o.
Re-potting should be done every two to three years. Root pruning should be
minimized. If rooting shows disease or dead roots they should be carefully and
conservatively removed. Root pruning should always be minimized, and depends
on the health of the tree.
Classification for Kingdom Plantae
Kingdom.........Plantae
Subkingdom....Tracheobionta – Vascular plants
Superdivision...Spermatophyta – Seed plants
Division........ Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants
Class................Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons
Subclass................ Asteridae
Order.................. Rubiales
Family..................Rubiaceae – Madder family
Genus................. Serissa Commerson ex A. Juss. – snowrose
Subgenus............Pinus
Species.............. Serissa foetida (L. f.) Lam. – snowrose
Two more of Carl’s serissa bonsai. And
with lots of flowers. And, he says he puts
them out in the snow during the winter
and gets more, blooms as a result.
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Tropical Pines (Pinus elliottii & virginiana)
Mill Balfrey & Various sources
I was tempted to call this “Pinus Envy.” Or, “‘if only, I had one of those” famous
black or white pines.” Simply put, a real case of the “grass” being “greener on
the other side of the fence.” And, the lament,“if only we could grow them in the
warm climate of the south, and south Florida.” “But, they won’t tolerate our warm
climates.” (There are those uniquely knowledgeable and/or lucky who do grow black
pines in south Florida-but not the average tree grower. And, I wonder if it is worth it
using cold climate trees in South Florida.)
Well, look no further; we do have home–grown natural indigenous pines, worthy
of the famous black pine bonsai quality. Growing next to the cypress and beyond are
many pine trees of various species. They have common names such as “slash pine,”
“scrub pine,” “sand pine” or even the ubiquitous genetic name, “southern pine.”
Good old Mill Balfrey, never satisfied with what he has, always noodling around
with something unique. He has found, and shown me, in Palm Beach County,
among the prodigious population of mixed pine trees, the condition that is known
as “witches broom,” in our native pine trees (Details to follow). A variation of needle
growth that is dense and short, breaking out in pine trees around the southern
counties of Florida. You have to have a
sensitive eagle eye like Mill’s to discover or
even acquire such material and know how
to develop it, then pot and grow it. Native
pines in Florida grow in dense forests
from the seeds dropped around them. The
climate benefits and enhanced growth
periods, rain and sunshine generate rapid
growth. Add to that the well draining
sandy soil common in most areas, and you
have ideal growing conditions.
We don’t need to succumb to leaf
cutting, because it is typical that native
pines, in our region, have very long
“leaves” (known as needles) and long bare
branches. This “witches broom” condition
causes short needles.
A Witch’s broom is a disease or
deformity in a woody plant, typically a
tree, where the natural structure of the
plant is changed. A dense mass of shoots
growing from a single point, with the
resulting structure resembling a broom or
a bird’s nest.
Typically, tropical pine trees are tall,
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and they are flexible–and to survive the high
seasonal winds they sacrifice their branches to save
the trunk. These sub-tropical trees grow rapidly and
replace the frangible branches in a few months. The
short needle and density of this unique “broom,”
known as “witches’ broom” provides a powerful
element for bonsai design. The dense branching
with short needles, is ideal for bonsai design.
Mill uses basic scion and mature “slash” pine
trunk stock to graft a viable branch of this “sand
pine” mutation, that will become his custom
made pine bonsai material. These are very rugged
looking pines, much like their black pine cousins.
Graft
The dense branching provides options for pruning
using the clip and grow method of design. The short needles provide a proper scale to
the combined trunk and branches with many secondary branches, without the long
bare branches common to southern pine species.
The slash pine tree (Pinus elliottii) is one of four southern yellow pines native to
southeastern United States. Slash pine is also called southern pine, yellow slash pine,
swamp pine, pitch pine, and Cuban pine. Slash pine, along with longleaf pine, is a
commercially important pine tree and one of the most frequently planted timber
species in North America.
The scrub pine, Pinus virginiana (Virginia Pine, Scrub Pine, Jersey Pine) is a
medium-sized tree, often found on poorer soils from Long Island in southern New
York south through the Appalachian Mountains to western Tennessee, Alabama and
Florida. The usual size range for this pine is 30-60 feet high, but can grow taller under
optimum conditions. The trunk can be as large as 20 inches in diameter. This tree
prefers well-drained loam or clay, but will also grow on very poor, sandy soil, where
it remains small and stunted. The typical life span is 65 to 90 years. The leaf type
is simple. There are also some nice cultivated specimens of Pinus virginiana in the
Harvard Arboretum in Boston, Massachusetts.
The short (1.5 to 3 inch), yellow-green needles are paired in fascicles and are often
twisted. Pinecones are 2-3 inch long and may persist on the tree for many years, often
(though not always) releasing their seeds in the second year. In growth habit, some
trees may be inclined with twisted trunks.
This pine is useful for reforesting and provides nourishment for wildlife. Its other
main use is on Christmas tree farms, despite having sharp-tipped needles and
yellowish winter color. It also can provide wood pulp and lumber.
Consider we have not taken advantage of a technology long known to Christmas
tree farmers, who use this very effect to develop almost perfectly proportioned
commercial grade trees for the home market. If such an enterprise can be engaged
to develop millions of Christmas trees annually, surely a hearty bonsai supply is not
unreasonable.
The uniqueness of this aberration, and its application to bonsai material is logical
See Pine pg 7
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From Pine pg 6
and very interesting, and the research papers are much longer than presented here.
Hopefully, if our plans work out, the future journals–accessible from the web--can
have links to the original source of such research. They will not have to contain
such lengthy edited versions, yet they will have the exact documentation of research
available, more larger pictures and many more features. .
One theory about this aberration would be cytokinin, a phytohormone, interfering
with an auxin-regulated bud. Usually auxin would keep the secondary, tertiary, and
so on apexes from growing too much, but cytokinin releases the adventitious buds
from this control, allowing these apexes to grow into this condition we call witch’s
broom.
Witch’s broom growths last for many years and can
be caused by many different types of organisms, such as
fungi, omycetes, insects, mistletoe, dwarf mistletoes, mites,
nematodes, phytoplasmas and viruses. Human activity is
sometimes behind the introduction of these organisms; for
example when a person prunes a tree improperly, leaving the
tree susceptible to disease.
Witch’s brooms are used by various animals for nesting
(including the northern flying squirrel). Folk-lore says a
witch’s broom is caused by the broom of a witch touching
a tree just slightly as the
witch is flying by. Witch’s
broom is a symptom
of woody plants where
compact clusters of numerous twigs and branches
are formed. The mass of shoots comes from a
common point, giving a broom-like appearance.
Witch’s brooms occasionally result in desirable
changes. Some cultivars of trees, such as Picea
orientalis ‘Tom Thumb Gold’, (what we recognize
as used for Christmas trees) were discovered as
witch’s brooms. If twigs of witch’s brooms are
grafted onto normal rootstocks, “freak” trees result, showing that the attacking
organism has changed the inherited growth pattern of the twigs.
Witch’s broom is easily identified as a dense cluster of twigs growing from a central
source. Witch’s broom is easiest to see when there are no leaves on the trees. Most trees can show signs of witches broom.
From Dr. Sengai Podhuvan, from Wikipedia postings
“DWARF CONIFERS FROM WITCH’S-BROOMS”
The English term witch’s-broom translates directly from the German word
Hexenbesen. Both parts of the German compound word are found in English as hex,
meaning to bewitch, and besom, a bundle of twigs (usually of birch) bound together
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to form the age-old do-it-yourself sweeping implement still used by people in
rural Europe.
It bears a strong resemblance to a broom. In this instance the threadlike mycelium of a rust fungus has invaded the stem and stimulated mass
development of latent (adventitious) buds.
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And, The BULLETIN OF POPULAR INFORMATION of the Arnold
Arboretum, Harvard University, volume 27 June 23, 1967 numbers 4-5 (Edited
by GBA editor.)
It seems only natural that medieval Europeans would call these peculiar
growths witches’-brooms, for they were accustomed to brooms made from
bundles of twigs and were inclined to relate anything mysterious and
unexplainable to witchcraft. Many superstitions were associated with witches’brooms.
Witches not only caused these formations-they also used them as nests and
resting places during their travels. They were also used by elves, hobgoblins and
other evil and oppressive spirits. Among them were the mares (Mahre), who were
thought to sit on the chests of sleeping persons and bring on bad dreams-the
origin of our word nightmare. We cannot be sure that all the tales apply solely to
witch’s-brooms as we know them, for some other unusual growths may have been
involved. The ancient belief in witches’-brooms and thunder brooms ascribed
magical protective and healing powers to them. They protected against sickness
and lightning and, curiously enough, against witchcraft itself. In Silesia, a witch’sbroom of birch hung in a pigpen protected the animals from the work of witches
and disease.
Modern scientific literature abounds with references concerning the
investigation of witch’s-brooms. They have been found on many species of woody
and non-woody plants, and have been shown to result from the stimuli of feeding
mites and insects and parasites such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and one of the
higher plants-dwarf mistletoe (Arceuthobium Pusillvm).
Typically, they are symptoms of infection. In some areas all trees of a given
species bear such developments, and some stunted specimens are comprised
entirely of brooms. Many people are familiar with the brooms that appear
so commonly on trees of hackberry (Celtis occidentalis). These are thought to
be induced by mites in association with a fungus. Despite the abundance of
literature on witches’-brooms in general, few references relate to those that have
arisen in the absence of causal organisms, presumably through “bud sports”
or mutations. This paper, however, deals with these brooms that appear to be
of genetic origin. Such witch’s-brooms are relatively common when one has
developed an eye for spotting them.
When seeking brooms, a wide and careful search has always been made in the
area where one was found, to see if others might be present. In these searches,
two brooms have never been found on a single pine tree, and in only one
instance has a second been seen within 100 feet of the first. Usually they are
many miles apart. This, and the fact that they are free of excessive dead parts
See Pine pg 9
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From Pine pg 8
would tend to support the belief that they are not caused by organisms. A large
number of dictionaries, encyclopedias, and technical publications checked by the
author have defined witches’-brooms as developments arising through the action of
causal organisms. In the event that brooms such as those discussed in this paper prove
to be free of such agents, a new term to define them may well be needed. To bring
superstitions up to date it should be noted that witches’-brooms were found in eleven
cemeteries and correspondents have mentioned brooms as occurring in seven others.
How it comes about can best be explained by describing how pine trees of this
type grow. With the advent of spring, the cluster of buds located at the tips of the
previous year’s growth become active and develop into new shoots. During their
elongation period such new growths are commonly termed “candles’’. The time of
this activity depends upon location and in a scant three weeks the new set of buds
had formed.
The obvious peculiarity is that it occurs on one branch in a tree, and not on
any others within sight, no matter the density or environment in the area. Given
the growth affliction, one would expect
there to be many nearby. The absence is
striking.
When growth takes place the central
bud will develop into a terminal or
leading shoot, while those surrounding
it will develop into lateral or side shoots.
In preparation for the next annual
growth cycle, each “candle” will again
terminate in a cluster of buds. Successive
terminal growths of a young Scots pine
have led to elongation of the trunk and
side branches while lateral growths have
formed branches in whorls. Thus each
year’s growth adds to the framework of the tree, leading to an increase in height,
breadth and density. The result of such development is shown in the structure of
an ailing and partly defoliated roadside pine. 3 to 5 inch leaves on normal branches
measured from 2 to 3 inches in length. The following year a new set of six branches
arose together with a terminal shoot. One of the lateral buds underwent changes
that gave rise to the broom. The other five lateral branches were positioned beneath
the broom where through the years they were too deeply shaded to survive, and
their scars are just discernible. The terminal shoot, normal in character, had enough
light to continue as a spindling growth. It has developed to about pencil thickness
while in the same period the broom has become a dense, multibranched, globose
mass, with a basal stem 1 inches thick. Its leaves, borne on short, thicker-thannormal shoots, measure to I inch in length. Its leaves are darker in color than those
of normal branches on the tree on which it is borne, and it presents an appearance
of thrift. Although all other members of the whorl have perished, the broom has
managed to survive and prosper.
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Although witch’s-brooms may be found on any part of a plant (where parasites
invade or where growth changes take place within a bud), terminal brooms are more
prominent and therefore more readily discovered. Because of this crowning position
they can sometimes be spotted against the far distant skyline. Others, located on
lower parts of trees, can be found more easily in winter when deciduous trees are bare
than in summer when they may be obscured by woodland foliage. Typically, they are
ignored as squirrel or bird nests.
Through the years, more than 250 pines exhibiting genetic dwarfism have arisen in
the vicinity of the broom-bearing tree, some as far distant as one-quarter mile. Seeds
collected from this broom were germinated at the Arnold Arboretum and 48% of the
seedlings showed dwarfism). A professional plant collector discovered the broom and
the abnormal seedlings in October 1962. Some seedlings bore leaves about normal in
size while others had leaves less than one inch long. The discovery of these abnormal
pines illustrates one method by which dwarf conifers may originate spontaneously
under natural conditions.
Consider The Common Christmas tree! (The ultimate Witch’s broom tree.)
Witches’-broom seedlings of pines are believed to have brooms that originated
from bud mutations. A number of seedling populations presently under observation
at the Arnold Arboretum tend to support this conclusion, for in a portion of each,
abnormal characteristics are transmitted to the progeny.
Normal plants and globe-shaped dwarfs
of variable growth rate are present. The
characteristics of an experimental group
of jack pine (Pinus banksiana) witches’broom seedlings all have central trunks,
but about half have short internodes
resulting in midget plants with crowded
branches. In some, lateral growth has
exceeded upright growth, resulting in
plants broader than tall.
A group of witches’-broom seedlings
of Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana). All
have central trunks and failed to show
abnormality until about 4 inches tall.
At this stage some leading shoots grew
horizontally and later became pendulous.
Still others bent over near ground
level and became prostrate. A seedling
population of Pinus rigida behaved in a
manner similar to Pinus virginiana, no
distinct differences appeared until about a
year and a half had elapsed. At that time
the abnormal seedlings (36%) showed varying growth rates and some were prostrate.
Second Generation Witches’-broom Seedlings in two seed lots of jack pine (Pinus
See Pine pg 11
11From Pine pg 10
banksiana) were received. They were collected
seeds from a jack pine witches’- broom at
Gordon, Wisconsin, and from these had
raised plants to fruiting size. Of four seedlings
surviving in 1965, one was dwarfed and
resembled the parent broom in form and leaf
character. The other three were normal in
form.
These sample nursery stock were created
by grafting a Witch’s broom on to a good
rooted stock after cutting off all the normal
growth. Still other seedlings characterized by
central stems, horizontal leaders, and short
internodes quickly develop into miniature
plants presenting an appearance of age,
making them ideal subjects for bonsai.
As time passes, this increased interest in propagating plants from witch’sbrooms will doubtless add greatly to the
list of dwarf and unusual plants presently
available for horticultural use.
BE AWARE, AND THINK.
So often we long for Japanese or other
exotic material, and especially for materials
we do not have. Yet we have barely touched
the species that we have in our “back yard.”
And, if you look close enough you will find
that many of the desired characteristics of
the exotic trees we covet can be had if we will
look close enough, and put a little time and
knowledge into it.
Not to mention having tree species that no
one else has.
Kingdom
Plantae
Division............ Pinaphyta
Class..................... Pinopsida
Order.................. Pinales
Family..................Pinaceae
Genus................. Pinus
Subgenus............Pinus
Species
Pinus virginiana, orientalis,v.
Increasing interest in dwarf and slow-growing conifers has given added
significance to dwarf plants of witches’-broom origin. Those propagated
vegetatively have retained characteristics of the brooms from which they
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originated, thereby leading to slowgrowing forms with year-round
interest. They are suitable for use in
dwarf conifer collections, rock gardens,
foundation designs, and situations
where plants requiring little or no
maintenance are desired. Seedlings from
fruiting witch’s-brooms have produced
large numbers of dwarf and abnormal
plants, including forms of prostrate
habit suitable for planting over rocks
and walls.
In addition to simply bringing
up the subject, there are significant
implications, such as the proven ability
to replicate and propagate this material
on a mass consistent quality basis, i.e.
the Christmas tree development. These
annual sales lots have a remarkable quantity of a nearly identical high quality
reproduced product of what is really a highly developed mutation.
Editor’s comments; A point about this article; as regarding many of our
publications:
With enough patience and care you can have a really huge tree as shown on the
right. Consider the nursery pot on the ground to the same species behind it. Just
wait 100 to 300 years.
Obviously we need more creativity and objective thinking. The research notes
indicate this mutation is common to deciduous trees.
The phenomena of this witches broom would not be worth addressing if we
could not replicate it–dealing with one of a kind–if we found any trees with it.
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The James J. Smith
Bonsai Collection
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Take A Walk Through (Tropical)
BONSAI
At Heathcote Botanical Gardens
SCHEDULED TO OPEN APRIL 2011
Study with a
Great Bonsai Master;
The gift of 100 trees comes with great
responsibilities. Heathcote is honored to
receive this historic collection. To care for
it and preserve it for posterity, we need your help! Pledge
$100 or more and receive a “James J. Smith Collection at
Heathcote” enameled collector’s pin, and full membership
to the Gardens. Your membership entitles you to free
regular daily admission to Heathcote and the Collection,
and to hundreds of reciprocating gardens across the U.S.A.
Yes, I want to help preserve the James J. Smith Collection!
Name:__________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Phone:______________ E-mail:______________________________________
Jim Smith
$250 Sustaining
$500 Sponsor
$1,000 Benefactor
$50 Family
$_______ Other Amount
Thank you!
Please send membership contributions to:
Heathcote Botanical Gardens
210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982
(772) 464‐4672
Http://www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org
Heathcote is a 501‐C3 organization. All contributions are
tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Join us for our free workshop every 4th Sunday of the
month from 10 am to 2 pm.
“It is my greatest pleasure to
share my bonsai with the public
at the Heathcote Gardens, shown
on the opposite page. This will
provide a safe proper exhibit of
my life’s work in bonsai to everyone. Heathcote Gardens is a
professionally managed facility
catering to the public.
Please support them.”
Everything for
The Bonsai
Credit Card orders please call 772‐464‐4672
$100 Contributing
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Tours, Demos and workshops by Reservation only.
Call: 772/643-4214
See our web site for retail bonsai:
Http://jimsmithbonsai.com
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HEATHCOTE BOT ANICAL GARDENS
JAMES J . SMITH
BONSAI C OLLECTION
Entrance
SITE PLAN
This is a rough sketch of the final site plan representing the
remarkable scope of this exhibit. It is proportional–Not To Scale.
The bonsai layout is aqpproximate, representing the many bonsai
through out the exhibit.
In
an
act
of
extraordinar y
generousity, and the hard
work of several people,
this public display sets
a new standard for
excellence in bonsai
exhibits.
Entering the Tori
gate, one steps into
a bonsai wonderland
of remarkable trees in
perfectly
coordinated
pots, arranged for easy
viewing and enjoyment.
Each
bonsai
is
See Heathcote pg 18
positioned
for
perfect
viewing–even
picture
taking.
A collection that
took Jim Smith
decades to create
now resides in a
public display no
one should miss.
Put this in your
bucket list, but
don’t wait until
the last minute to
see it. Less than
half an hour east
of the turnpike on
your way north or
south–stop to see
this new wonder.
Punch:
210 Savannah Rd,
Fort Pierce, FL
34982 into your
GPS. Then also,
watch for street
signs to Heathcote
B o t a n i c a l
Gardens.
The
entrance is a little
tricky to find.
You won’t be
sorry you took the
time.
It is a tribute
to the Directors
of the Heathcote
Gardens that they
had the foresight
to fund this site
construction,
and accept this
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collection.
Likewise it is a challenge for Pat
Giacobbbe to sustain what Jim Smith
created. The following montage of
photos, about 20% of what was taken, is
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handicap access, and safe walking.
In addition to the Jim Smith
collection a few stands are provided
for “guest artist’s” display. (At the time
of this publication) Ed Trout, Allen
not a gallery, it is a tease. Hopefully, you
will get a chance to see this exceptional
bonsai exhibit and each of the bonsai
in it. Below is Pat Giacobbe, curator of
the exhibit standing next to a terrific
brazilian raintree speciman.
You can
perceive the size
of the displayed
bonsai from this
raintree because
most of the stands
are relatively
the same size
and height.
Throughout the
entire exhibit,
serpentine paths
are made of
concrete, for easy
See Heathcote pg 21
Carver and
Pedro Morales
each have a
bonsai on
display.
In addition
to this visual
delight, tours
and lessons are
available. A
sizable pavillion
is included
in the site–a
perfect place for
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students
and those
seeking
shelter
from a
passing
storm, or
burning
sun.
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See Heathcote pg 23
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The Texas State Bonsai Exhibit
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The Texas State Bonsai Exhibit:
Do we need to tell you Texas does not like
to take a second seat to anyone?
You can’t beat having a storehouse of
excellent bonsai even before the exhibit
is built. Not that they have too many–an exhibit can always use more. But you
can see here the class of what they are preparing while money is being raised to
develop the site. I don’t know if they want to advertise where these jewels are being
cared for. Some of you can recognize the nursery from the facility or maybe the
owner.
Texas’ own, Elaine White keeps a sharp eye
on the trees. Unfortunately the nursery owner,
not shown here has had serious health problems
last year and his wife is left with the chores. She
needs extra kudos and thanks from the Clubs
around the State. Some photos are shown here:
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3 4
6
5
7 8
1. The vision, a sketch of what will be.
2. The entrance gate, like a huge ranch.
3. The site, being cleared at minimum
expense with grazing cows. (Texas Style).
They have a strong union, it was break time.
4. Elaine checking a big nerifolia.
5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are other “exhibit-ready”
specimens.
11. and 12. Are the inspection team doing
due diligence around the nursery.
Every Texas club needs to put on a “full court”
press to raise some hard-to-get money to move this
project along. Texas will have to do a lot to catch up
with the Heathcote exhibit shown above..
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Bonsai Green®
The Product
Bonsai Green: Is an exceptionally good bonsai soil amendment. It is a safe,
ecologically compatible material, completely organic, with no chemical
additives of any kind. It enhances the texture and soil composition. As an
organic additive it will build a sound biologically strong environment in
the bonsai pot. It will enhance any other fertilizer you might use because it
builds and generates this organic environment that supports the biota necessary to grow healthy trees, even in a “soilless” mix. The natural element
make-up of Bonsai Green equals or exceeds the expensive fertilizers used by
experts around the world.
It is integrated into the soil, as opposed to being washed off the surface, or
kept in unsightly containers. This soil conditioning characteristic is enhanced by its nutrient values. In addition to the common major elements
N, P, K, it has secondary elements Ca, S, and Mg plus the known beneficial
minor elements Cu, Z and Fe are included. These elements are released
naturally, not from complex chemical compounds that pollute the environment, and generate poisonous “salts” in your soil. It is completely organic
and safe for those around it as well as the ecosystem.
It has a beneficial effect on the micro-biological system nourishing the tree–
while helping to build strong healthy roots. In addition to being beneficial
and readily available to the root system, it works best when you need it–in
the growing season. Additionally, it will not stress the tree when growing
slows down, in the cold long nights of winter. It will not burn the tree or its
roots. Exposure to air and water removes the small remnant of “barnyard”
odor left in the package. After it has been in the pot for a day or two, it has
no odor. People with allergies related to fowl should not be near it. Birds,
squirrels and rats will not carry it away. It is granular and washes into the
soil. (See directions–next page.)
It aerates the soil as it treats it. No more applying water for 15 to 20 minutes only to find when you scratch the surface that the soil below is bone
dry. Bonsai Green is pure chicken manure, harvested by Perdue Farms. It is
aged to rid it of severe chemical levels that are known to burn plants, finally
it is pasteurized to purify it for safe use in every possible growing environment.
It is used on lawns, golf courses, highway shoulders and medians, construction sites, vegetable and flower growers, and many nurseries
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Bonsai Green®
Directions For Use
Regardless of what other chemicals you put on your tree, adding Bonsai
Green will significantly enhance the strength and vitality of the bonsai.
We have found the following application methods best:
• Sprinkle it by hand or spoon in a thin layer over the entire pot.
• Loosen the soil surface before and after to mix the fertilizer into the
soil. (Loosening the soil is good for any plant or tree.)
• Do not let Bonsai Green build up on the surface, bugs may use it for
laying eggs, and it gets messy when wet and exposed.
• Storing it in other devices may allow moisture to get into the material. It will ferment and get messy if allowed to get wet before using.
(Restore by using turface (clay soil conditioner 1:3) mixed in to dry
it quickly.) Then you have a great medium for other pots.
• Wait until the bonsai recovers after potting before adding Bonsai
Green to the pot.
• Deal with the “barnyard” ammonia smell that releases nitrogen immediately into the soil. Apply outdoors. (After one or two days of
watering and fresh air, the odor is entirely gone, and you cannot tell
it is there by smelling. There is no remaining odor.)
• Reapply in two to four weeks, or as the last application is no longer
visible.
One of our earliest test returns, after a few weeks of usage, came from
World renown bonsai expert, Jerry Meislik:
“Oh, by the way on using your fertilizer,(Bonsai Green)–I found
it quite excellent with trees like buttonwood, Wrightia and citrus
getting deeper green color than with other fertilizer routines. I
did not find it producing any burn on newly transplanted trees.
Warmest regards. Jerry Meislik”
Jim Atchison, President of Atchison Exotics nursery, has been very
favorably impressed with tests in his nursery on various landscape
plant materials–So much so, he is now a distributor of Bonsai
Green, as are other retailers around the country: Schley Bonsai,
Daytona Beach, FL; Timeless Trees, Rosenberg, TX; Telly’s Greenhouse, Troy, MI.
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Message In A Bottle
How many times have you
may have heard, "my bonsai just up and died for
no apparent reason."
Trust me, there is always
a reason. It may not be
apparent, or discernible,
but trees don't die of old
age, or out of spite.
Shown here is an example
of a no reason-reason.
This affliction comes in
many variations-but all
have standing water in the
pot. The problem is poor
design or construction.
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A beautiful way to kill a bonsai.
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A very nice lady gave
me this pot because her
bonsai died. It is a cute pot,
worthy of a nice specimen,
hopefully grown indoors for
viewing, at least one that
could be brought indoors
for special occasions.
However, any tree put
in this pot is doomed.
(Can you see why?) From
the front you can guess,
but upside down you can
Front of the Pot
confirm the most likely
reason is the bottom configuration. The proof is inside the pot. Many large pots
of poor design have a sagging center area where the middle of the pot is below the
drain holes. The one is designed with an arch such that it too failed.
If only the feet of the pot went into the inside of the pot and were used to fill
the low areas, then this pot would work fine. (See the schematic below) Likewise
the holes could have been next to the sides of the pot through the feet. (An
interesting cut in the
long straight footing of
the pot.) Even if they
had small wire holes
in the low spots, used
to tie the tree into the
pot on many designs.
Risky since the small
holes clog easily, but a
possibility.
Upside Down
Problem: standing
water.
Solution: fill low spot
with solid material.
Schematic showing the problem
The problem is
standing water allowed
bacteria to build up
and gases to collect
causing the roots to rot,
and the disease slowly
killed the tree. On the
next page is a potential
solution. In an effort to
save this cute pot, I filled
the low spots with hot
wax. This can only be
See MIAB pg 31
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From MIAB pg 30
Inside the Pot
chemicals, or pollutants of any kihd..
done when the pot is clean,
of a dry rough texture and
unglazed at that point. The
wax will repel water, and
should stick well to the pot.
Roots may get in pores and
lift it, but repotting will
require close inspection of
such a temporary rough
repair. “Gorilla” glue would
work fine, but is harder to
control in placement. Wax
is impervious to chemicals
and repels water–it will
not dissolve or give off
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Ideas to make life with bonsai better, and easier...
Here is a suggestion that is so good it cannot wait. I have at least 2 varieties of
dremels, and two super “master” hand drills with huge wonder tools for carving
bonsai, and none of them work well, and all of them are very expensive.
1. All high speed drill type cutting blades are extremely dangerous. They can
remove a digit before you feel it, or fly off the chuck and hit you in the
eye... Of course they can easily ruin your tree.
2. All of the above require pressure on the element being cut, and they shake
the roots something awful. You need to hold the tool with one hand and
the tree with the other, putting it in harms way.
3. Half of my cutting bits don’t fit any of the power tool chucks.
My inexpensive little tool, as advertised
on TV, for cutting molding or removing
tile, etc. is a wonder. For only $29.99
at “Harbor Freight” I have one with
four blades, and it is a delight to use.
It oscillates rapidly, and with a sharp
tool, the tree hardly moves at all. It tears
through the wood like butter, and shaves
like cutting wax. The face of the cut
looks very smooth, not torn or jagged,
so it should receive minimum rot and
maximum repair as the bark grows back
over the cut.
It is particularly easy
to reach into areas of
dense branches to get at
the hard to get to places,
and has a good feel,
not violently trying to
get out of your hand, or loosen your grip by numbing
vibrations. It is easy to cut the most delicate branch or
trunk without holding it with both hands, this way you
can hold the tool steady and aim it accurately to do fine
detail work. I may get another blade and shape it to a
narrow tip for even finer details.
I can’t wait for the next carving. I only wish they
had batteries, so I didn’t need the annoying
extension cord.
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Who are these people
AN INTERVIEW
who make bonsai?
Noel Merwrath
An Editor’s opinion: Noel is one of the best bonsai
designers I have seen in my meager 18 years of doing
bonsai. And he is a really nice guy. He joined the West
Palm Beach club a few years ago, so I thought he was
new at it–wrong. Noel
has been doing bonsai
for a long time. No
wonder the trees he
often brings to meetings look so professionally designed. He
is one of the best non-professional I have ever seen.
Ed: “How long have you been working on bonsai?”
JM: “About 36 years counting all the early studying.”
Ed: “What got you started in bonsai?”
NM: “Actually, 1975 I went to the BCI convention in Miami, and saw what bonsai is
about. (Joe Samuels made his mark on bonsai in the US that year with the showing of
his remarkable “Cloud,” a sensational nerifolia.) (A contingent from Japan adopted Joe
into their society shortly after) I was so impressed, I began what took years of study
and experimentation to develop a feeling for bonsai design. My parents had a flower
shop in Hollywood, FL. So I guess living with “art” and watching plant arrangements
gave me a “feel for” and an edge on learning proportions and perspective, with a strong
affinity for nature. Further, I have worked in plants and nature as a landscaper these
many years.” I come from a 4th generation farm family.
Ed: “Any family?”
NM: “No, just live out here in the
trees by myself, with a cat and dozens
of squirrels and other varmints. No
kids, no wife, no baggage–just do what
I want the way I want, if and when I
want.”
Ed: “You live in a virtual nursery. I
have seen smaller nurseries. Man, you
have a lot of bonsai.”
NM: “I really don’t look for more material. Just every once in a while there is a tree that impresses me and I take it in, kind of
like a stray animal–I guess.”
Ed: “When did you join your first club?”
NM: “I joined the Bonsai Society of the Palm Beaches, then got interested in what is
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going on in Boca Raton and joined Lighthouse Bonsai Society, and the same with the
Treasure Coast Bonsai Society, in Fort Pierce.
Ed: “Have you held any offices?
NM: “I very little time for doing that stuff.”
Ed: “When and where were you born?”
NM: “I was born in Miami, on Dec 8, 1951.”
Ed: “What kind of work do you do?”
NM: “I retired about three years ago from a good
job with a landscape designer and supplier.
Ed: “Any Future plans?
NM: “I pretty much go where the “spirit” calls me. I would like to downsize this enormous collection of material.–but, I am not giving it away. Too many retailers cheapen
the business by trying to sell their material for nothing-then wonder why they go broke.
Ed: “What is your Biggest delight?”
NM: “Seeing my rough trees develop
into excellent bonsai.””
Ed: “What is your Biggest frustration?”
NM: “Trying to learn so much in so
little time.”
Ed “Any other hobbies?”
NM: “I love long distance bicycle riding, and I got a good bike to do it with.
I just
travel to some interesting location and drive for hours.
We have mostly dirt roads out here in the boondocks.”
Ed: “Anything else-of any nature.”
NM: “Just that I want to do more for the Bonsai community as a volunteer.
“I want to be sure to tell everyone to come see my
new nursery site–all the space anyone could want, and
plenty of tree stock materials and supplies.”
Ed: “I wish I could show more photos. Additionally,
I am reluctant to advertise locations where there is so much great material. There
are too many creeps out there preying on people’s bonsai.
For what it is worth; if you’re looking for a great bonsai purchase, or want to contact Noel for any reason, call him at: 561/373-3003
I thank you for your time and generousity to give me a grand tour of this great
facility. You are one of the best!”
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SCHLEY’S BONSAI & SUPPLIES
2745 Audubon Ave.
Deland, FL 32720
(386)675-3118
Accent plants
Training/Classes
Bonsai Pots
Finished Bonsai
Bonsai Soil
Bonsai Wire
Gift Certificates
Bonsai stock
Pre-bonsai
Supplies
Figurines & mudmen
Specimen Bonsai
Rooted Cuttings/Seedlings
Shohin Specimen Bonsai
Penjing
Carnivorous plants
Sale Items
Store hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Jason Schley: Owner / Artist [email protected]
Check out our web site: http://www.schleysbonsai.com
We had a great
Grand Opening of Our New Nursery
$5.50
per 7 lb bag
Red Lava Rock
Schley’s
2745 Audubon Ave.
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Winter Special
Now we would like each and
everyone of you to stop by and
see what we are so excited
about. We are especially happy
about providing the best bonsai
soil available. What was readily
available in many places in the
past has been very hard to find.
UNTIL NOW!
(SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 30.)
Watch for more about this in the
future.
Audubon Ave.
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SR 44
Deland
Nursery Location
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Products by Gulfstream Bonsai Association
The Gulfstream Bonsai Association, in its commitment to
bring you information and materials that are valuable to sustain tropical bonsai is proud to present the following items for
sale on our web site:
Http://www.gulfstreambonsai.org
1st: A very good bougainvillea blooming fertilizer we have used, specially designed by bougainvillea nurserymen, but with a chemical mix you
will find excellent for all blooming trees, and a
powerful source of major and minor elements to
keep any bonsai healthy.
2nd: A course in bonsai design
second to none. Written by an
expert with knowledge of how to
present teaching materials. The
easiest 200 page read with the most profound
knowledge available.
3rd: Nothing lives forever, you
can neither freeze nor bronze
your bonsai in the best condition
it was ever in; only with an oil painting can you
enjoy it for the rest of your life. You won’t have
to brag, the painting will do it for you, and you
only have to dust it periodically. Get a proposal
from the finest bonsai portrait artist we have found, and
know that you will have a treasure that cannot
be replaced. Additional giclee prints are available.
4th: Acquire a backdrop painting for photographing your bonsai. It can be a sky, or what
ever you care to use.
5th: Here we add another product for your consideration:
Bonsai Green, an organic environmentally sound material
comparable to well known brands of organic fertilizer at a
fraction of the price.
Bonsai Green is primarily sold in 3 pound Pinch-grip jars. We
have the capability of shipping it in bulk to the limit of increased shipping costs. Read the details about this product on
pages 31 & 32.
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This product is used by nurserymen,
contractors, farmers, golf course maintenance and landscape designers. You
can use it anywhere. It is especially
good for bonsai, where the available soil
is limited and needs good texture and
vitality.
We are frustrated in our efforts to deliver it to market by the costs of shipping,
and will continue to work on that.
The Pinch-grip containers sell for $5.85
before shipping. It can be purchased in
bulk at $0.72 per pound, plus the cost
of any container needed to hold it.
Try it–you will like it. See our web store for all these
products at:
Http://www.gulfstreambonsai.org.
Have Carl memorialize your bonsai in a portrait, or
paint a custom “photo back-drop” for you.
CARL L. ROSNER
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Margate, NJ 08402
609/822-6313
See: http://www.carlrosner.com
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At this time we are not accepting subscriptions or renewals of any
kind. The future format of the Journal will be published as individual
magazines and sold on the web site. To the best of our ability we have
returned the payments for renewals for 2012. If you sent a payment
and did not receive a refund in this mailing, let us know by email ([email protected]) or phone call (561/432-1230.)
This “Winter” of 2011 is the last of the series published quarterly. It is
extremely late due to personal conflicts of the editor in developing the
material. We apologize to our faithful subscribers and champions, but
times change. It has been very stressful getting this issue out so late
after years of timely issues year after year.
Although the old library is locked down, it will be reopened and available
for access in the future as we asses what format will be used at that
time. Generally speaking, we expect to expand on the species previously published and offer species specific Journals, in various formats.
Unless there is a breakthrough in printing costs, it is unlikely color issues
will be printed except by special order.
We thank everyone who has contributed in the past and gave us the remarkable material to publish this long. It has been a joy to do so, and the
encouragement of so many people has been the energy that has driven
the effort.
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