Cornus mas_Double trunk_20 years in a pot
31.12.2003 Last day of 2003 and I am in a woodland looking for yamadori on a loamy slope of Central Bohemia. Location facing south with scarce supply of water. Place where you can see dwarfed oaks, common junipers, and dogwoods. I was searching through an undergrowth when I spotted a tree partially buried with fallen leaves and branchlets, but the visible part has some interesting deadwood. And if you are a yamadori hunter, you know what it means. The heartbeat rate goes up, you go down on your knees, and your fingers start cleaning the area with eager expectation of what is under the cover. Sometimes a disappointment or a hesitation and sometimes a sheer pleasure... 2015 2018 2025 Height 55 cm Pot: China




Great movement. Nice branch localization. Many options for a front of the tree. I see You have same problem with birds taking out the moss. I'm using similar solution but using fishing net. Works well so far. I see good future for this tree. well done.
ReplyDeleteBlackbirds. They have been heavily affected by the USUTU virus in 2018. Nearly disappeared in my region. Luckily, they are back. Their population is still very weak but growing.
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