PatArizona

I voted "other"...

In my mind's eye, a Sumo Bonsai is a pyramid with some foliage...I know that they do not all look like that, however...in my mind's eye...

Giant sequoia a sumo? Just because it has a 30' diameter trunk? I can't agree with that...

And Chris's Oaks...I'm not sure that they should be considered examples of sumos in nature.

Most sumo's I have seen give me the impression that the artist is striving for a ratio of 1(h) to 1-1/2(w)...or even 1 to 2. To me, this is gross exageration.

If I see a sumo bonsai up close and personal, I will stop and look at it...I might even take a picture of it...but, not in my collection.

However, on a more positive note...gross exageration is something we as "artists" are intitled to...so, if you want to do sumo, have at it.

Mike, I have seen pictures of some of your sumos, and I really do appreciate the effort and skill that you have put into them. Maybe one on one, up close and personal, you would be able to change my mind...who knows?

Given, there are examples of sumos in nature...most, if not all, of them being tropicals.

Just an old man spouting off again...

Have a good day...

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THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life.