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7-Dec-2003
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A Strange Tree
It's been too quiet here lately so I thought I'd share an odd looking tree. This is an Ilex cassine, a native of my area (florida) that I collected a couple of years ago.
Jay W. Last edited by Jay Wilson : 7-Dec-2003 at 09:13 PM. |
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7-Dec-2003
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I have no idea where to go with this tree other than cutting it back a bit in the spring and working on ramification and leaf reduction. Maybe next year I'll be able to see if it has any potential. It's kind of a fun tree anyway.
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8-Dec-2003
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It's too bad you've lost the apex, otherwise Post 3 had the start of a sweet shohin.
It looks like now you will need to allow the new apex to grow aggressively until it is a much larger fraction of the trunk diameter in order to create a pleasing, believable taper. One possibility is something like this. The character of the trunk and branches you develop will define the style. In summary, I think it really needs 3-5 years of apex development and wound healing, but it could be really great. BTW, it's a pleasure working with a tree that has an evenly illuminated, uncluttered background. Maybe you could describe how you've accomplished this to provide some encouragement for others? Regards, Matt
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