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Howard, I agree. The question, I guess, would be WHY this tree is a "classic" example of flowering apricot. WHY is the pot a good choice?

It's because, I think, the tree follows SOME rules, and breaks others--knowledgeably. A few examples, the trunks offer diversity in shape, but retain similar movement-harmony--The pot gives some supporting and contrasting imagery--blue contrasts the white blossoms, while the embossed pattern foresahdows blooms and reinforces them. The square gives a more stable foundation that an oval would...

31-Oct-2005	#4
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	Howard, I agree. The question, I guess, would be WHY this tree is a "classic" example of flowering apricot. WHY is the pot a good choice? It's because, I think, the tree follows SOME rules, and breaks others--knowledgeably. A few examples, the trunks offer diversity in shape, but retain similar movement-harmony--The pot gives some supporting and contrasting imagery--blue contrasts the white blossoms, while the embossed pattern foresahdows blooms and reinforces them. The square gives a more stable foundation that an oval would...