Mugo pine by Walter Pall. Here's what Walter wrote about this tree: "This one has exceptional potential. Unfortunately, it almost died a few years ago. Now it is recovering and some day it will shine again." From the looks of it, I'd say it's already shining.
I can think of at least four good reasons to feature this tree…
First, the artist is Walter Pall, a favorite on here on Bark and someone whose trees are featured in Modern Bonsai Practice, a groundbreaking new bonsai book. Second, it’s a Before & After, which judging by responses is a favorite topic. Third, it’s a pine and our Masters Series Pine Book is now back in print (the pines featured are Japanese whites and blacks, but it’s useful for any pine bonsai). Forth, it’s a great tree and it has its own story
The photos in this post are from Walter’s facebook feed.
Before...
Somewhere between before and after. One of several shots in the progression that Walter put up on facebook
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