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Old 13-Aug-2002   #7
Carl_Bergstrom
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First off, seems like you've made a great start. I like the movement in the downward portion of the cascade, and I like the bright fruit.

My main concern is the "rainbow bend" leading from the trunk to the cascade. I much perfer at least one if not both of the following: (A) more abrupt movement and changes of direction in the upper part of tree and (B) a cascading portion that heads downward much closer in to the trunk. Obvious that's tough to do while the tree is still planted in the middle of a nursery can - but some other strategy may be necessary (e.g. planting off-center in a box) next time around to get a sharp descent off of the trunk.

But nonetheless, great start. I wouldn't have even mentioned these things if you hadn't asked for whatever criticism anyone could come up with.

All the best,
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