Originally Posted by Arnie

Heres my view on this Silver Birch.

I'm assuming the initial aim is to achieve the look of a Parkland style Silver Birch common here in the UK (not sure about across the pond)

I find the planting angle and taper the biggest issues with this material. I would drop the apex down to the next main branch, wire this up and allow free growth until a better taper for the apex is achieved (although I don't think this will ever be very good). Change the angle to show the movement of the trunk better, if its possible to get anymore movement out of the trunk by wiring I would go for this also.

The tree also needs more branches and ramification which is quiet easy to achieve as Birch bud like crazy. loosely wire new shoots that are wanted for the design when green into the fountain, weeping look. I haven't done this too well in my virtual as I dont have time!!

Pot - maybe an oval with a large expanse of moss to achieve a grass look.

Good to see TOD back on.

Arnie