Coast Redwood, Yamadori, #2501 A/B

Jan 11, 2026 collecting near Skyline. Coast Redwoods.

Abstract Hollowed Trunk

The largest piece may grow roots, but after digging out the exposed small trunk we discovered it to be part of a hollowed trunk below the soil. It will be an abstract form, if it takes.

I owe a great deal of credit to my chainsaw wielding collecting coach. Expose below the soil and see if there is more interest. And as it looked immovable or too big to dig, some may be well worth the effort. Also in seeing what material has value and others having less.

Feb 19, 2026

Jan 12, 2026

  • Large Kanuma pumice, a handful of horticultural charcoal, medium pumice on top, dressed with shredded moss.

  • Bagged and resting on a seedling heat mat.

Shohin “gum-drop” potential.

Mame potential

Mame, Inverted Roots

  • Flattened Shohin base and used it, inverted roots up.

  • Sealant on chopped surface. Sphagnum moss dressing.

  • Smaller grain pumice. Placed in the shade of a greenhouse.

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