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Old 4-Apr-2005   #5
Carl_Bergstrom
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Originally Posted by Will_Heath
One option that I see is shown in the attached picture where I will remove a "V" shaped section from the main trunk and gently carve the trunk to merge with the two main branches and attempt a modified broom style.


Ah...this brings us to an interesting question. How well does Japanese maple work in the broom style? Can anyone point me to an example of an artistically successful broom style Japanese maple?

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Carl
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