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Choumi
I like your tree and think it has some very good potential. OMC has given you what the tree should look like.

You need to pick the trunk line that you want. You need to look for good movement in the trunk. From the picture I can see you have some heavy branches that are at the top. These need to be removed now or in your growing season. If you have thinner branches for your No.1, 2, 3 branches then leave them and train them into place.

The essential thing is the removal of those larger branches that are pointing upwards. You only need to keep the one that you want to use for the trunk line. The tree will look bare for a little while but trident maples are very strong growers and it will recover well.

David

5-Nov-2002	#4
DavidN bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2002 Location: Melbourne Country: Australia USDA Zone: 9-10 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 3,341	Choumi I like your tree and think it has some very good potential. OMC has given you what the tree should look like. You need to pick the trunk line that you want. You need to look for good movement in the trunk. From the picture I can see you have some heavy branches that are at the top. These need to be removed now or in your growing season. If you have thinner branches for your No.1, 2, 3 branches then leave them and train them into place. The essential thing is the removal of those larger branches that are pointing upwards. You only need to keep the one that you want to use for the trunk line. The tree will look bare for a little while but trident maples are very strong growers and it will recover well. David