namnhi
Masterpiece
That's the best kind of trees you want to own. Trees are meant to view from all sides.
With a Turtleback Trident clump...is it just personal preference
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Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
You have a point. There is a benefit to be able to admire from more than the front.
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
Most all clump trees found in nature are stump sprouts.
Meaning that came out after the tree was cut down.
I see lots of them.
Hundreds actually.
99.9% of them have straight trunks.
I think this clump represents those perfectly.
I would maybe try to get the knobby parts off like BVF says but that's about it.
It's nice.
Meaning that came out after the tree was cut down.
I see lots of them.
Hundreds actually.
99.9% of them have straight trunks.
I think this clump represents those perfectly.
I would maybe try to get the knobby parts off like BVF says but that's about it.
It's nice.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I received in the mail the other day...a lovely commissioned pot by Sam Miller for this tree. Not really sharing an image until it's paired together in the spring. But man...it's lovely. Had some guidance from Sergio in the direction of the pot. And I'm grateful he was kind enough to help. I think Sam nailed it.
Will share later in the spring.
Will share later in the spring.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
A commissioned pot from Sam Miller. With Sergio's guidance in the style/color. Sam nailed it I think.
Can't wait to repot this come spring. Just a play of angle where this current pot is out front and I'm low enough to not visually see the current pot it's in.
Can't wait to repot this come spring. Just a play of angle where this current pot is out front and I'm low enough to not visually see the current pot it's in.
Atom#28
Chumono
A very elegant pairing. Nice work! Gonna look spectacular when the repot is complete
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Man...that's beautiful. 
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
So I went in and thinned it. The front tree was so thin. I just couldn't see it being near as tall as the one behind it. So making it almost like an under story in the clump. I think the overall foliage image will look good. Offering depth. Will still wire the leader up to fill the void in the space in the clump. But pondering keeping it lower so the trunks of the trees far right and back show above the canopy of the smaller tree. (Can always grow it taller.) But wonder if it will add more depth to the overall piece.
Needs wired yet...
Needs wired yet...
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Love this commissioned pot from Sam Miller. The glaze/patina.
Sergio has been so gracious, and has giving me guidance on making this tree a better overall image. But I love the direction it's headed.
Keeping with the tall elegance...we don't wish to lose that overall feel.
Man I love this hobby. 
Sergio has been so gracious, and has giving me guidance on making this tree a better overall image. But I love the direction it's headed.
Keeping with the tall elegance...we don't wish to lose that overall feel.
Man I love this hobby.
Love this commissioned pot from Sam Miller. The glaze/patina.
Sergio has been so gracious, and has giving me guidance on making this tree a better overall image. But I love the direction it's headed.
Keeping with the tall elegance...we don't wish to lose that overall feel.
Man I love this hobby.
You still need to use a toothbrush to remove that moss/slime off the bases of the trunks.
Shima
Omono
I find these denture brushes useful for removing moss in tight places. A bit stiffer than the tooth kind and the pointy part good for between trunks. 
Forsoothe!
Imperial Masterpiece
If you let it get dry you can hit it with a butane torch with quick passes. Have a squirt bottle with water pumped up and ready to cool the trunks.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
True enough. Out of vinegar...it was reptile cage cleaning day awhile back. I brushed what came off. The rest needs a treatment.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
More tweaking...takes a village. Thanks everyone...for the suggestions.
Darlene, look at Walter Pall’s thread, “Japanese Maple #28”.
If Walter can move those trunks, you can certainly move yours!
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Adair...that is really amazing yamadori of Mr. Pall's. What I have is 7-8 year old tridents. Which both Sergio and I liked the tall elegance they seem to have. They aren't for everyone...and I get that. I appreciate your advice...but, I'm working with one teacher on this. We aren't done with it yet. It has years to develop. But I don't ever see it looking as Mr. Pall's material. Not even in the same ballpark. But cool material. I seen it on FB as well. Love how he shares progression.
Good luck with your tree, Darlene.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
How about a video...outside 2D images for 2023 fall season.
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Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
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