Another Hornbeam

[Jcmmaple]

This tree was collected on my sister in laws land last winter, when I saw it I knew it was the one. I call it “True Love”, they are fused for life and will be together till death. Anywho I think it’s pretty sweet, it grew strong this spring. This summer I pruned and wired the structure I wanted and now the bones are set, just need some areas to grow, but If not I will thread graft. Enjoy!

 

[Jcmmaple]

I plan on doing some carving in the tops, plus this another one that will be going in a Dean Bulluck pot.

 

[Shogun610]

Update?

 

[Jcmmaple]

Man I hate caterpillars, they have destroyed a lot of growth. But it is shaping up, I’m going to try and graft some new branches next year.

 

[Shogun610]

Man I hate caterpillars, they have destroyed a lot of growth. But it is shaping up, I’m going to try and graft some new branches next year. View attachment 455307

Nice , try to fit in some carving up to develop taper.. look for some bonide organic sprays that can help against caterpillar infestation

 

[Jcmmaple]

Thanks for the tip, yeah my plan was to carve the top into a v shape for taper. Thanks

 

[BobbyLane]

Nice material. I reckon on the left trunk, the shoot below on the left is in a better position for a leader, then you can do a sloping cut towards the back that can be obscured. looks like there is also three shoots on the right trunk you could do a V with those. if the blue is a rear shoot, looks like it.
proportions would be better

 

[Jcmmaple]

Thanks for the advice @BobbyLane, I love your hornbeams. This one definitely has a long way to go, as soon as I can get grafts going I can get a better feel for where it will go.

 

[Jcmmaple]

Did some carving, going to do some refining later after I get some better bits for the dremel. I have never carved before, I think it looks pretty decent so far.

 

[BobbyLane]

Some good tips

 

[Jcmmaple]

Thank you @BobbyLane I will have to check that out, going next week to get some kutzall bits. I don’t have a die grinder so I’m just using what I have around the shop.

 

[Jcmmaple]

Unfortunately I think the smaller trunk is dead down the whole middle, but it will give some character.

 

[Jcmmaple]

Just an update, I did one thread this year so hopefully that takes.

 

[Adamski77]

Just an update, I did one thread this year so hopefully that takes.View attachment 487458

your moss is dope...

 

[Jcmmaple]

Thanks, I’m trying not to let it die in the heat.