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First Trident Maple

Posted: July 6th, 2017, 10:46 pm
by 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

Re: First Trident Maple

Posted: July 7th, 2017, 9:06 am
by 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:
bonsai forms (20) (1).jpg
Hope this helps! :yes:

Re: First Trident Maple

Posted: July 7th, 2017, 1:15 pm
by 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

Re: First Trident Maple

Posted: July 8th, 2017, 6:21 am
by 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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Re: First Trident Maple

Posted: July 8th, 2017, 9:55 am
by 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

Re: First Trident Maple

Posted: July 8th, 2017, 9:58 am
by Darren S
banong wrote: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.

Re: First Trident Maple

Posted: July 8th, 2017, 1:45 pm
by BB Brian
Darren S wrote:
banong wrote: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

Re: First Trident Maple

Posted: July 30th, 2017, 3:13 pm
by 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