Acer rubrum gets a trim

[Pitoon]

I picked this Acer rubrum from my yard when it was a seedling. Been wiring it the past couple years. Today I thought it could use a trimming so it could create another flush, and I can wire it some more. Once I'm happy with the flow I plan to put it in the ground for another couple years to thicken up.

 

[Crawforde]

I picked this Acer rubrum from my yard when it was a seedling. Been wiring it the past couple years. Today I thought it could use a trimming so it could create another flush, and I can wire it some more. Once I'm happy with the flow I plan to put it in the ground for another couple years to thicken up.

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I have a couple that look similar. Mine were found that way growing under a fallen cypress. I assisted one with wire for a few weeks this spring but it started to scar so I took it off. Hopefully if let grow for a couple years one of them may make a nice literati.

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

Interesting
I like the irregular shape of the spiral. Will be cool in time.

 

[Pitoon]

Just posting a quick update pic of what it looks like now.