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30-Jun-2004
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
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Amazing Cypress Taper!!
This is not my tree. I was looking through some pics on this sight and I came across this tree. It has some of the most amazing taper I have ever seen. Very extreme. If this was accomplished from trunk chops, there is little to no scarring at all. I would love to know how this taper was accomplished. If it WAS chopped, where? and How many times do you think?
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30-Jun-2004
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bonsaiTALK ArchMaster
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The trunk chop scar is in back...
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Attila Soos
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If you look carefully on the right side the third branch from the bottom, that's where the angle of the trunk changes from (near) vertical to about 30 degrees to the left. This is where the carving of the trunk begins (on the back side)
Then, close to the top, the angle of the trunk changes back to (near) vertical again. This is where the carving ends (ont the back side). The short apex is the branch chosen for the new apex. This was done in one chop. The key is that, instead of a near horizontal cut, the trunk was chopped (or carved if you will) at a very steep angle ( on the back). So, if the horizontal cut is 0 degrees, and vertical cut is 90 degrees, this would be about 70. After a few years of healing, the different angles start to mold into one continuous line. Not too hard to do, with a little skill. Regards, Attila |
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30-Jun-2004
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bonsaiTALK Master
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speaking of carving. i have a BC that i have recently cut back. It has exploded with buds as BC usually do.I wired a small shot upwards. I was wondering if i should carve the red area on my sketch
 Or can i leave it as it is The cut is at about 45 degrees.And if yes, how deep?? Thnx again
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1-Jul-2004
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bonsaiTALK Master
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anybody
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1-Jul-2004
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
 
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BC are not usually chopped flat, but rather carved to keep a more rounded shape. I would suggest a more severe cut as shown below. If the weather allows, I'll take a photo later of one of mine.
Regards, David
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1-Jul-2004
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bonsaiTALK Master
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One short question, does the carving have to be concave or convex
? Thnx
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Attila Soos
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It should be concavex.
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1-Jul-2004
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bonsaiTALK Master
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that means both right
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1-Jul-2004
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Attila Soos
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As you can see from your SIDE view, the trunk will never be perfectly straight no matter how you carve it. There will always be a bulge on the left side and the straight line will be interrupted. People, as you know, hide this by turning the new leader towards the viewer and hiding the scar on the back.
There is actually a way to carve the trunk with the new leader so that the trunk remains perfectly straight. The healing will be perfect and there will be no need to hide it in the back. I have not seen this method in any book, and it took me quite a few years to figure it out. I am using it every time I want to create a straight trunk with strong taper. After giving it some thought, I decided not to give it away though. I am still waiting to see if someone else figures it out. Regards, Attila |
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