I think 'flame style' is the natural result of sensible pruning of mature
ginko bonsai. One of the better discussions about ginko as bonsai takes
place in Mr. Kyuzo Murata's book 'Bonsai: Miniature Potted Trees'.

David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7)
Bunabayashi Bonsai On The World Wide Web: http://www.bunabayashi.com
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Subject: [IBC] Gingko Flame Style


Randi wrote:
I have many books that address techniques to follow when developing trees
into all the various but most common styles. I want to develop an old
gingko stump into the older "flame" style for lack of a better
description.
Is anyone aware of any books that address this style development?


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Another source to check-out is the Martin Treasure book (Bonsai Life
Histories, I think). He talks through the development of a large Ginkgo in
this style with photos of its development. (Not tremendously detailed given
the breadth of species in the book, but worth a look given the rarity of
articles on this species). (Off topic, I love the Styrax in the book).

International Bonsai also has an issue devoted to Ginkgo (in 1982 I
believe). It was still available for back order last time I checked. It does
not deal specifically with stumps, but has cultural advice, history etc....

-j
Ottawa

Randi wrote:
I want to develop an old gingko stump into the older "flame" style for
lack of a better description. Is anyone aware of any books that address
this style development?

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