Torsulosa attempt at the natural look

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » December 30th, 2013, 3:46 pm

I have had this Torsulosa for some years without any idea of direction.As the trunk is relatively straight I thought I might try a "natural"style. So today I have roughly wired and tried to invoke the long sweeping branches of a Casuarina. This has given it some direction weather it be right or wrong.

Regards,

Peter

Grant Bowie · Post by **Grant Bowie** » December 30th, 2013, 5:51 pm

PeterH wrote:I have had this Torsulosa for some years without any idea of direction.As the trunk is relatively straight I thought I might try a "natural"style. So today I have roughly wired and tried to invoke the long sweeping branches of a Casuarina. This has given it some direction weather it be right or wrong.

Regards,

Peter

Thats the way to go! You can then utilise its natural habit to droop its foliage.

grant

Brian · Post by **Brian** » December 30th, 2013, 10:04 pm

very nice and a pleasant offset placement in the pot. Excellent.

jezz_39 · Post by **jezz_39** » January 2nd, 2014, 4:53 pm

Very nice Peter, particularly the contrast between rugged bark and soft, whispy foliage.
I too would like to attempt a natural style, the branches I tend to see have extreme arching bends and complete changes of direction. To pull it off I would be thinking something around the 70-100cm high mark.
One day...

For now, im content to watch yours

What are the dimensions, by the way?

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » January 2nd, 2014, 5:00 pm

Hi,
Thanks for the feedback.

Jeremy,

Its 75cm H and 60cm W.

Regards,

Peter

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » April 18th, 2015, 1:41 pm

Update. I have done some work on this recently. Not there yet with the folige and I will have to change the pot to a lager more masculine one ( around 50cm).

Regards Peter

Elmar · Post by **Elmar** » April 18th, 2015, 3:49 pm

G'day PeterH,
I'll just PM my address and you can forward that pot to my place! Lol

Lovely tree!

Cheers
Elmar

Rory · Post by **Rory** » February 4th, 2016, 1:42 pm

How's this one going Peter? Absolutely beautiful material, I love where you are taking it.

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » February 4th, 2016, 3:54 pm

Hi Rory,

Its still filling out and has had a pot change ( still a PK pot). I was hoping to put it in the native show.Not convinced yet that it is ready.

Kind regards,

Peter

Rory · Post by **Rory** » February 4th, 2016, 4:12 pm

I look forward to the pic update when you do.

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » February 4th, 2016, 6:00 pm

Me Too.
Inspiring!

Thanks,
Kevin

EdwardH · Post by **EdwardH** » February 4th, 2016, 7:14 pm

Me three!

Ryceman3 · Post by **Ryceman3** » February 4th, 2016, 8:18 pm

4!!!

Firecat · Post by **Firecat** » February 4th, 2016, 10:15 pm

I do like this

it will be a beautiful tree for you.
Steve.

peterb · Post by **peterb** » February 4th, 2016, 11:35 pm

Hi Peterh
I second everyone here , you are creating a beautiful tree there .It has a very natural feel to it

peterb

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