How abstract is too abstract?

[berobinson82]

I went out today to collect a few shohin beams and since it didn't take as long as expected, took a stroll into some new territory. I'm glad I did. There are a lot of interesting trunks to consider out there. Unfortunately, I'm about out of space in my garage and may need to build a second bench before the first has been erected.

Anywho, I saw some fun trunks. I may or may not collect them. While I'm admittedly a naturalistic bonsai lover, I'm considering picking up these first two right out of a Dr. Seuss book and styling them as such.The third is more typical material. It's most likely coming home to papa.

Would you dig 'em?

 

[PaulH]

I'd dig the corkscrew! ( I think you dropped your car key...)

 

[Brian Underwood]

Yup. The only problem I see with the twisty one is reverse taper, but it's so weird already it probably doesn't matter. What kinda Jeep ya got?

 

[milehigh_7]

Well Kimura did that upside down Juniper so I think you are safe. I actually really like em.

 

[Martin Sweeney]

Berobinson82,

#1 and #2 are hard to tell without seeing the roots. It appears that #1 is better than #2.

#3 looks like a good one to get.

Regards,
Martin

 

[Stan Kengai]

I think #1 would be great if the corkscrew went all the way to the ground. But as it is, it looks like a big corkscrew on top of a little stem. The second one I would definitely get, but I would chop it above the first turn. It has very nice movement and taper up to that point, but has reverse taper in the second turn.

 

[berobinson82]

Thanks for the replies. The first two both have a bit of reverse taper. Like I said, they are not what one would consider typical yamadori candidates. I have enough of those I believe; assuming they pull through in spring.

@PaulH - I had nothing else on me that was standard size!

@Brian - That key isn't just for Jeeps ya know. But yes, I have a Patriot. haha

@Stan - If I recall correctly, the Corkscrew goes almost all the way down. Maybe to about 2 inches or so.

Alright then. I suppose I'll go ahead and dig. Let me show you one more. This one got a chop in the woods. I'm going to trench its roots around May 15th and dig it next February. It's a big one.

 

[PaulH]

What species are these?

 

[berobinson82]

Carpinus Caroliniana - American Hornbeam

 

[jk_lewis]

Any sign of the vine that had been growing around the corkscrew one from early saplinghood?

 

[Poink88]

I'd take any of them

 

[berobinson82]

Any sign of the vine that had been growing around the corkscrew one from early saplinghood?

That vine is still very much a part of the tree. It's actually a concern. After I dig it, the vine will most likely die leaving ???? behind in the crevices of the corkscrew. Would the cambium layers of the two fuse?

Why do you ask?

 

[Poink88]

I doubt they will fuse. The vines you have there now are probably not the one created the twist...it could have died and deteriorated long ago. JMHO

 

[berobinson82]

I doubt they will fuse. The vines you have there now are probably not the one created the twist...it could have died and deteriorated long ago. JMHO

That's what I'm hoping.