Layer?
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Layer?
Would you layer this tree?
The trunk was split 3 years ago to help with the straightness.
The split doesn't bother me but I think the tree may be improved if shortened??
It was layered originally to make a broom.
I'm thinking here
The trunk was split 3 years ago to help with the straightness.
The split doesn't bother me but I think the tree may be improved if shortened??
It was layered originally to make a broom.
I'm thinking here
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Layer?
I agree it seems unbalanced.
The alternative would be to expand the canopy... Just to bring it in balance with the trunk...
What's its current proportions?
Would expanding the canopy make it a giant? I'm not sure shortening would be the best option... To me, then the trunk would be out of balance with the rest of the tree.
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The alternative would be to expand the canopy... Just to bring it in balance with the trunk...
What's its current proportions?
Would expanding the canopy make it a giant? I'm not sure shortening would be the best option... To me, then the trunk would be out of balance with the rest of the tree.
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Re: Layer?
I like the shorter version.
The left branch looks better as a secondary trunk with your proposed layer location.
What does it look like from other angles?
I don't like the big scar between the two trunks. I'm assuming that's from a big trunk chop? I think turning it 20 degrees to the left help hide the cut, and the secondary trunk will add a bit more depth.
The left branch looks better as a secondary trunk with your proposed layer location.
What does it look like from other angles?
I don't like the big scar between the two trunks. I'm assuming that's from a big trunk chop? I think turning it 20 degrees to the left help hide the cut, and the secondary trunk will add a bit more depth.
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Re: Layer?
I'd be having a crack at something like this... just for something different...Elmar wrote:I agree it seems unbalanced.
The alternative would be to expand the canopy... Just to bring it in balance with the trunk...
Seems like a good candidate, and easier than redeveloping the appropriate nebari after layering .
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Re: Layer?
I think the shorter version you proposed looks a bit too short. By all means ground-layer and bring it down a tad if you want, but I think expanding the canopy is a good option.
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Re: Layer?
Nice virt! I like where you're taking it.MoGanic wrote:Dittotreeman wrote:
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Re: Layer?
I personally like it as is, a bit more ramifications development on top of what is already there though of course.
Reminds me of a lot of the older elms I saw in England when I was living there; thick trunks, big Long scars and canopies coming from the high on those thick trunks.
Reminds me of a lot of the older elms I saw in England when I was living there; thick trunks, big Long scars and canopies coming from the high on those thick trunks.
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Re: Layer?
I agree that the tree would look better and actually quite good if you broadened (but not heightened) the canopy.
However, if you are willing to put in the work and time, Treeman's virt would result in an even better tree in the long term.
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However, if you are willing to put in the work and time, Treeman's virt would result in an even better tree in the long term.
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Re: Layer?
I like it Treeman! Looks less broom style and more mother-daughter tree there.treeman wrote:
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Re: Layer?
I'm voting with Hugh and say more refinement and no layer.
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