Andy, This is a very interesting subject that to be honest I had never considered, heard, or read about...I agree it seems a shame to cover nice inlay work on a display stand, and to place the pot in the center of the stand is definately more visually pleasing...
I do have a question though...Without covering any inlay, does it not create a better visual balance to place a semi-cascade or slanting trunk style slightly to one side of center, away from the foliage?
Also a comment on the website in your link...I do apperciate the time taken to give a brief history and comments about the trees shown...This is a nice added touch from the webmaster or designer of the site...
Thanks for the heads-up and the link...
Regards
Behr
