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Old 12-Jan-2005   #1
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J Maple 'Kamagata' front choice
I'm trying to decide on the proper front for this maple. I'd be pleased to get opinions.

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Old 12-Jan-2005   #2
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Old 12-Jan-2005   #3
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for me it has to be either the first one or the last one.
Number 2 has a branch coming straight out towards the viewer, not good.
I'm leaning towards number 1
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Mmmm, nebari ...

It may be somewhat non-traditional, but I kinda like the "peek-a-boo" effect of the smaller trunk coming out from behind in #3.

As for eye-poking branches, there should be no trouble in taking them off and starting from scratch with branches, right?

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I'm thinking something half way between #3 and #4. Maybe.
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Should we assume that you want to keep the smaller trunk as well? If not, you may want to change the planting angle.
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now youre just being awkward
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no 1.take the lower right branch off and use the smaller branch behind it in its place.
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I like the dramatic angle in 4.
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Attila,

I was planning on keeping both trunks, but am open to thinking about alternatives. I'm also a little bothered by the lack of taper in the main trunk. I could take it down to the first major branch, and use that branch as the new leader.

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