Sinuous Crepe Myrtle

[Johnnyd]

I picked up this Crape Myrtle from Johng a few years back. I have been playing around with the planting angle for while. I'm looking for a penjing style. At first I put it on a rock but was not satisfied with the angle. This year I took it off the rock and managed to find the correct angle using a wedge under the soil. I changed the pot to a deeper rectangle to complement the round base. Moving forward I plan to reduce some of the trunks that need better taper.View attachment 536572

 

[Dabbler]

what a creeper - in a good way!

 

[Tidal Bonsai]

Great transformation!

 

[Mike Westervelt]

Very nice transformation of difficult material, I could see the tallest right trunk being shorter allowing the trunks over the base to become the apex

 

[BrianBay9]

That's a wild one. I like it.

 

[johng]

looking good JohnnyD! I'm glad it gave you some challenge

 

[Cadillactaste]

Nice direction you've taken with it. Love the character...