And Yet another cedar

jemmick

Guys,
Hope noone gets tired of these cedars (arbovitae). Just getting ideas for their spring stylings. This shot is of My chosen front . I intend on shortening the top. Thuga ocidentalis is one of my favorite trees ( next to larch and apple) though the foliage is somewhat difficult . Thoughts . ideas and tips greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Jonathan

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jemmick

this is the trunk

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jemmick

Then the roots

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jemmick

Another option

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jemmick

This is a closup of the roots for option 2 .
decisions, decisions ,decisions. What do ya think ?
Regards ,
Jonathan

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Earl

I'm building my second kayak this winter (for my wife) and it's made out of cedar. So I say let the whole thing grow humungous so I can cut it up for boat wood.

Actually, I like the first view the best. Don't know why but it just looks more natural. I would trim the upper live branch a little so it doesn't compete so much with the beautiful dead wood.

Nice tree. You have a winner there.

Earl

pdbbonsai

Excellent material Jonathan, I actually like view number two myself.

Paul

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