Trident Maple RoR New Look

Watto · Post by **Watto** » July 23rd, 2012, 8:59 pm

I have this shohin trident maple that I was training in the root over rock style. It currently stands about 20cm tall and has a reasonable trunk thickness.
After a few failed attempts to graft roots into suitable places I decided that it was time to try a new plan, and that plan was to try a different angle and viewing side.

anttal63 · Post by **anttal63** » July 23rd, 2012, 10:23 pm

Nice little tree Watto i really like the 3rd pic. i think the new planting is a little too high. imo

Watto · Post by **Watto** » July 24th, 2012, 8:19 pm

Thanks for the thoughts Antonio. At the next poting I will "move it down" a bit, but the rock is the issue. The last pic is probably not the best look so today I took another pic with the tree moved just a bit.
I have also included a pic of the side that you prefer Antonio.

Craig · Post by **Craig** » July 24th, 2012, 8:27 pm

Hi Watto, I tend towards #3 also but like #2. It's a nice tree which ever way you look at it , good progress mate.

matlea · Post by **matlea** » July 24th, 2012, 9:01 pm

Like image number 3 as well. Not sure if some of those branches can be lowered? Did a quick.... And very sketchy ... Vert to convey.... Either way it's looking good...

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anttal63 · Post by **anttal63** » July 24th, 2012, 10:33 pm

Same issue as my Juni 10- 20 mm changes the dynamc so much. Getting the tree in the right pot in the right spot has to be the most difficult thing in Bonsai IMO

Does my head! Having said that the little tweak has improved your new front.

Webos · Post by **Webos** » July 25th, 2012, 12:05 am

I like #3 too.. Nice natural look to it

Watto · Post by **Watto** » July 25th, 2012, 7:16 am

Thanks for your thoughts, verts and comments. The tree does need a good wiring and that will probably happen in the next Autumn. Until then I will continue to trim any extended growth and fertilize.

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