Re: Eucalyptus restyle - have your say
Posted: February 15th, 2020, 8:31 am
Gee I like that virt. Well played Pearcy! 
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Re: Eucalyptus restyle - have your say
Posted: February 15th, 2020, 9:57 am
As much as I like upper half of the tree, no matter how I look at it, the 'S bend' trunk grates my eye. If you want the tree to look like a Euc then your only option is to cut the trunk and regrow minus the deciduous styling. If you like the trunk the way it is then simply enjoy it as it is and tinker with the branches. Personally I really like the last virt with the deadwood and think that is the way to go if you chose to keep the trunk as is.
Re: Eucalyptus restyle - have your say
Posted: February 16th, 2020, 9:49 am
Thanks again everyone who replied, and to Pearcy for that virt. I like the extensive deadwood, it adds a lot of Australian character. Some more to think about....
As I stated before, this tree is lacking some of the characteristics of a true gum, especially with the initial angles of the primary branches that can't be fixed without chopping them back to the base and starting again, and to be honest I don't think the trunk is so amazing that it would be worth it. I'm also a little wary of sacrifice branches on this species as it can suck the life out of the remaining tree. I'll just keep tinkering with this tree, enjoy the ramification and use the knowledge gained to try and make other Eucs better.
It's been an interesting thought experiment. More ideas are welcome.
Matt.
As I stated before, this tree is lacking some of the characteristics of a true gum, especially with the initial angles of the primary branches that can't be fixed without chopping them back to the base and starting again, and to be honest I don't think the trunk is so amazing that it would be worth it. I'm also a little wary of sacrifice branches on this species as it can suck the life out of the remaining tree. I'll just keep tinkering with this tree, enjoy the ramification and use the knowledge gained to try and make other Eucs better.
It's been an interesting thought experiment. More ideas are welcome.
Matt.
Re: Eucalyptus restyle - have your say
Posted: February 16th, 2020, 1:04 pm
I think that's the answer for me - this was never a euc intended to look like a natural euc, more just to see if traditional techniques and styles could work on a native. And the answer is a resounding yes - the ramification is amazing, and the shape is really cool so long as you don't say "I'm trying to make it look more like a eucalyptus".
Now I'm leaning towards leaving it as it is.
Re: Eucalyptus restyle - have your say
Posted: February 24th, 2020, 6:32 pm
Hey Matt,
After work today, I was walking to my car from the station and I noticed this tree. I know it is a street tree and and thus affected by man's pruning but it reminded somewhat of your tree. Now I see it, perhaps not ... my memory must be average ... alas, I'll post the shots anyway.
After work today, I was walking to my car from the station and I noticed this tree. I know it is a street tree and and thus affected by man's pruning but it reminded somewhat of your tree. Now I see it, perhaps not ... my memory must be average ... alas, I'll post the shots anyway.