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Here's an update. Everything is sending out tons of new growth already! I also dug down below the roots a full shovel length all the way around but left them all in ground. Gallery: http://imgur.com/a/nhvJb Too lazy and sweaty to sort out the gallery right now.

The diameter of the straight of each trunk is 6-7 inches.

I've picked these 4 out of thousands of trees of similar age/size. I am going to try all 4 because I have been daydreaming about this collection method for years and am ready to experiment. I agree with you though, Maple 3 is my favorite. How far up would you make the cut? Thank you for...

Hey Guys, I had the opportunity today to roam a friends densely wooded property with permission to dig up whatever I'd like. I found 3 maples and one other unknown tree with shoots near the base. Link to the album: http://imgur.com/a/OahjV I've never done this with mature-ish trees like...

Ever tried a steep diagonal cut trunk chop?

Yeah, we're making plans to exterminate the grandfather tree. I cant fight the urge to experiment with the younger trees.

Thanks, I noticed this too. As far as I know, the chemicals only transfer via the root systems. (a couple bushes died out nearby)

Herro. I have a big ol' tree of heaven in the back of my property. It has recently sprung up a TON of little seedlings, or possibly suckers from the root system. The thing about this tree is how fast it grows. I have some that I cut down to the ground two years ago and then forgot about, and...

I appreciate the input. The tree has been on my deck for over a month and I've played with a lot of ideas. The bend in the trunk is complimented by the direction of the nebari, so my goal is to have 3 or 4 angled pads 'pointing' in the same direction. Whether or not this will end up...

Updates? 2011..

Ouch. the second picture was my windswept front. :(

So Id like to do a very tiny tree. Maybe 3 or 4 inches. I got this little barberry for 4 bucks. It has a lot of nice branches to work with. I think i have an idea but id like to get some opinions first. Is it okay to clip the thorns off?

Well, I know I'll probably get a lot of flack for it, buy since the limbs were so long and Leggy i decided to attempt windswept. Heres a few pics I'm sure a few more branches need to go but i just wanted to play around with what was left first.

Thanks! I got a little impatient waitng for a response, but I uploaded how the tree looks currently. Not complete by any means, but I decided to slow myself down and plan a bit more.

Well, I've made some cuts to this guy already but I'd like to post the before pictures and see what you guys would have done. http://imgur.com/a/ZdFlx Alrighty, here's what I did.

Grand opening was yesterday. (Sunday May 19th) My expectations for this (been in anticipation for about 5 years) were highly exceeded. Keep an eye out for the show-stopper uprooted style cypress. Also, the way I uploaded, the bottom of the page are the trees at the entrance of the exhibit...

Wow, I don't know any 70 year olds that can format forum text to bold, let alone find/register to a forum to begin with. I'd say you're doing pretty well. @original post: I would probably try to air layer the top off. that way, even if it isn't successful, at least you still have the...

#3 looks like it could develop a canopy about 1/3rd its current height over the next 5-10 years and be something special