Mame Chinese Elm Repot
Mame Chinese Elm Repot
I dont know if this quaifies for a mame or not but it is little. t is 9cm (90mm) from top of pot to top of tree. It has a 23mm diameter trunk and has been in training for nearly 12 months. It was a root cutting of a much bigger tree. I was recently given a few small pots, all of which are unique and very beautiful. I would like to put this tree into one of the two following pots, which would you choose? The pot it is in now, it has been in since i cut it from the parent tree.
Regards
Peter
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Peter
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Re: Mame Chinese Elm Repot
Hi Peter,
I am with Josh.
I like Choice #1 also.
Cheers,
Leigh.
Edit (after Antal & Jon's posts): Sorry I should have elaborated!
I agree with Antonio and Jon about the perception of strength in the 2nd choice. I like the tree in choice 1 as the tree had the appearance of a better balance, the trunk didn't appear over imposing as a result of a smaller pot. The trunk looked a bit more slender, which worked better with the foliage.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Leigh.
I am with Josh.
I like Choice #1 also.
Cheers,
Leigh.
Edit (after Antal & Jon's posts): Sorry I should have elaborated!
I agree with Antonio and Jon about the perception of strength in the 2nd choice. I like the tree in choice 1 as the tree had the appearance of a better balance, the trunk didn't appear over imposing as a result of a smaller pot. The trunk looked a bit more slender, which worked better with the foliage.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Leigh.
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Cheers,
Leigh.
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Re: Mame Chinese Elm Repot
very nice indeed peter!!! great little elm pal. they both look good. the larger giving the tree a more feminine appearance and the smaller giving the tree more power and masculinity. whatever floats ya boat. i know that probably doesnt help but tough.
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Re: Mame Chinese Elm Repot
Yes Peter, I agree with Antonio and in particular I like the second choice. The tree looks stronger in my mind.
Jon
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Re: Mame Chinese Elm Repot
Thanks guys for your comments. Josh and Leigh, can you tell me why you like number 1. I am really interested in why people choose which one. Thanks for your time.
Regards
Peter
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Peter
Re: Mame Chinese Elm Repot
anttal63 wrote:very nice indeed peter!!! great little elm pal. they both look good. the larger giving the tree a more feminine appearance and the smaller giving the tree more power and masculinity. whatever floats ya boat. i know that probably doesnt help but tough.
ya dont get off that easy mate.....I am after a decision, which one would you choose.
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not because i happen to be an intense personallity but i like the macho tension and movement the smaller pot creates in the composition. the proportions are right too. yep im with jon on this one. the larger is elegantly strong but more peaceful a setting. so therefor the decision belongs to the beholders emotion. i think thats you pete.
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Re: Mame Chinese Elm Repot
Thank you for your thoughts.anttal63 wrote:not because i happen to be an intense personallity but i like the macho tension and movement the smaller pot creates in the composition. the propotions are right too. yep im with jon on this one. the larger is elegantly strong but more peaceful a setting. so therefor the decision belongs to the beholders emotion. i think thats you pete.
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Re: Mame Chinese Elm Repot
Hi Peter,
I was editing my first response just as you were asking for clarification of my choice of pot.
Sorry to make it confusing.
I will cut and paste my response here:
I was editing my first response just as you were asking for clarification of my choice of pot.
Sorry to make it confusing.
I will cut and paste my response here:
by Ledanta on Today, 19:40
Hi Peter,
I am with Josh.
I like Choice #1 also.
Cheers,
Leigh.
Edit (after Antal & Jon's posts): Sorry I should have elaborated!
I agree with Antonio and Jon about the perception of strength in the 2nd choice. I like the tree in choice 1 as the tree had the appearance of a better balance, the trunk didn't appear over imposing as a result of a smaller pot. The trunk looked a bit more slender, which worked better with the foliage.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Leigh.
Cheers,
Leigh.
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Re: Mame Chinese Elm Repot
I taught him everything he knows.PeterW wrote:Thanks Leigh, thats great. I value your opinions.
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It was a root growing on another tree a little over 12 months ago Hector! The 1st pot is what i put it in after taking it from the parent tree.Hector Johnson wrote:I think it looks a little overpotted in the 1st pot.
I'd like to see more surface roots and the 2nd pot around this tree. It has the trunk dimensions to shape up really well as a little tree, if the 2nd pot is used. Great choice of tree; with some ramification work it can be a real prize, I feel.
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