Wiring (This month)
9/19/26
Wired to provide some bend in the straight trunk. Didn't want to wait until spring because it will likely be to hard to bend.
Table mountain pine (Pinus pungens). Acquisition Date : 3/28/26
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United States
Indiana
Dfa
Climate with hot and often humid summers, and cold winters. It experiences a strong temperature variation between seasons.

Undefined style
Undefined style
Undefined style - Why?

The owner has not yet defined a style for this bonsai or has not specified it.
Sometimes it is impossible to define a specific style for a bonsai due to various factors. The health of the tree, its natural structure, and its stage of development play a crucial role. For example, a young tree or one with structural defects, such as poorly positioned branches, may not be ready to adopt a particular style without compromising its growth. Furthermore, certain tree species have characteristics that do not lend themselves well to specific styles, such as branches that are too rigid for a cascade style. Finally, the art of bonsai is also a form of artistic expression, where each tree has its own unique aesthetic potential. A theoretical style may not correspond to the tree's natural essence, making it difficult or inappropriate to apply a rigid style. Thus, defining a style for a bonsai must take into account the balance between the tree's natural characteristics, environmental conditions, and the bonsaika's artistic vision.
Acquisition Date : 3/28/26 (0 year)
Source of acquisition : WilsonBrosGarden.com
Owner's note :
Pinus pungens; Table Mountain Pine, also called hickory pine, prickly pine, or mountain pine. A small, hardy pine native to the Appalachian Mountains, known for its twisted, gnarled appearance, stiff needles in pairs, and distinctive, sharp, serotinous cones that require fire to open and release seeds.
Pushed 2 from Wilson Brothers Nursery
Location : Near parking lot
Wiring (This month)
9/19/26
Wired to provide some bend in the straight trunk. Didn't want to wait until spring because it will likely be to hard to bend.