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I understand that you uncovered the soil to show new possibilities, but you still haven't answered the question.

Why were potential fronts covered up, and why were they buried.
So, I pick my front based on visible nebari. I think we can agree on that. If the plant had four more possible fronts, what were these fronts based on.

Buried nebari that you covered, or just growing roots that were large and may become nebari in the future?

The photo's that you have posted with the coresponding photo's goes along way towards showing what is under the ground. I think that is a very good way to show the trees underpinnings and may help someone pick out good stock based on the roots.

The only thing I have a problem with is the nebari versus roots. If the plant has a suitable nebari then I would expect that to be visible on the selling table. I agree that no one wants to come home with a tree that looks good on top and is a tangled mess of roots in the pot. But... if the plant is really sharp on the top, and the visible nebari is good, I am willing to take a chance on the roots will be good enough for me to put a couple years in the plant. I have no problem in overcoming some root problems under the soil.

For me, tamato, tomato, Al

16-Feb-2003	#8
bonsaial1 Bonsai Doer Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Fresno, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 13SH Posts: 5,466	I understand that you uncovered the soil to show new possibilities, but you still haven't answered the question. Why were potential fronts covered up, and why were they buried. So, I pick my front based on visible nebari. I think we can agree on that. If the plant had four more possible fronts, what were these fronts based on. Buried nebari that you covered, or just growing roots that were large and may become nebari in the future? The photo's that you have posted with the coresponding photo's goes along way towards showing what is under the ground. I think that is a very good way to show the trees underpinnings and may help someone pick out good stock based on the roots. The only thing I have a problem with is the nebari versus roots. If the plant has a suitable nebari then I would expect that to be visible on the selling table. I agree that no one wants to come home with a tree that looks good on top and is a tangled mess of roots in the pot. But... if the plant is really sharp on the top, and the visible nebari is good, I am willing to take a chance on the roots will be good enough for me to put a couple years in the plant. I have no problem in overcoming some root problems under the soil. For me, tamato, tomato, Al __________________ I been kidding the last seven years. no.... really!