The End of My Chinese Yew Bonsai Trees

The End of My Podocarpus Bonsai Trees

Sad news Everybody. The end has come for my Chinese Yew (Podocarpus) bonsai trees. I am heartbroken! I have been growing the largest one for close to three years, the medium one for around two years, and the cutting for about two years as well. That’s a lot of time and effort to put towards something to have it all come to nothing in a matter on moments. Even though it’s devastating, I thought it would be cool to tear into them and show you their underside.

My Chinese Yew Bonsai Collection Comes to an End

Large Podocarpus

The large Podocarpus had one of the most intense root balls I’ve ever dealt with. I got this tree when it was 10 years old and it lived for another four or so! It had plenty of time to grow and expand its roots. I’d argue that the roots may have even been too massive. The weirdest thing about this tree was the pollen looking balls all over the roots. All of the Podocarpus I’ve ever had share this feature so I don’t think it’s anything out of the ordinary, just a unique feature.

Medium Chinese Yew

The medium Chinese Yew featured a nice “S” shaped curve. My Golden Gate Ficus bonsai has a very similar trunk design! I am thinking I will shape one of my Podocarpus cuttings into an “S” shape in honor of this tree. Just like the larger specimen, this bonsai also had an extensive root structure that overshadowed its pot.

Cutting

The cutting had extremely long roots compared to similar cuttings of the same age. This cutting was actually the best of all the Chinese Yew cuttings I had. I was planning to have it cascade out of the pot at multiple points with all of its hanging branches. Oh well. Good thing I have a few more cuttings!

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