First Trident Maple

[Darren S]

Hi everyone,
I am looking for some advice on styling my first Trident. My son is keen on a upright/broom style tree but we are open to any suggestions that people have to offer.
Thanks to Shibui for getting this and another Trident over to me in Adelaide.
Thanks in advance.
Darren

[MountainFrost]

Hi Darren

That's some nice material you have. Here is my style suggestion:

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The red is what I suggest you remove, and the brown is the proposed trunk shape.

You may also want to style it similar to this tree:

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Hope this helps!

[BB Brian]

it looks like this tree has a great structure already
i have been considering ordering trees from Shibui - he has a great website
thanks for sharing

[Akhi]

That is a great tree mountain frost. Darren broom would look great or you could also try a flat top, flame ( like the gingkos)


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[Darren S]

Thanks MountainFrost and Akhi for your suggestions, I am away for a week and then going to sit down and get into it.
Darren

[Darren S]

it looks like this tree has a great structure already
i have been considering ordering trees from Shibui - he has a great website
thanks for sharing

Hi banong,
I also picked up this one.

[BB Brian]

it looks like this tree has a great structure already
i have been considering ordering trees from Shibui - he has a great website
thanks for sharing

Hi banong,
I also picked up this one.

so tempting! haha, will need to make more room on my benches at this stage

[Darren S]

So I finally got around to chopping this maple (it was a little nerve racking). Just looking for a bit of advice on what to do with the top branches- which ones to chop, which one to keep.
Also any other advice is completely welcome- this was my first attempt!
Darren