At the last meeting of the Bonsai Study Group we split this collected juniper in two.

I collected this juniper (urban yamadori, if you will) 3 years ago. I believe it to be a Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeraiana', but am looking for confirmation. I had spotted this in an office strip not far from my office. The yard crews had battered and bruised a row of shrubs for 15-20 years.  There were 5 or 6 trunks coming from a common root-ball when it was collected.  Several of the trunks were discarded, and ultimately taken down to 3 trunks and some deadwood.  

The single trunk is my main focus at this point.   I can already see the tree within.  This fall we'll apply some wire to arrange some of the major branches.  It's a long term project, but will be well worth the wait.

The double trunk has a great deal of potential as well.  However, I'm thinking I might consider donating it for demo material for one of the local clubs.  Or, you might see it at the upcoming 2011 Bonsai in the Bluegrass.

What do you think?  Can you see the potential in the trees?  Leave your comments below.