Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I asked Matt Smith if I might use this photo of his I cropped. Of some Trident Maple exposed root cascades. (Hubba-hubba) Being "just" a backyard hobbiest. I could not justify the expense even on the one smaller one on the right. Though...do not get me wrong...I so feel they were well worth the asking price with the time that went into creating them. I even shared his link in places trying to get one to buy it so it wasn't a temptation to me. Finally it sold...so YAY! Was excited for the one who made that sale...but, it still in the back of my mind of this style.
Fast forward to going back and looking at Al's elm root cuttings. I noticed how much more mature those roots were than say...neagari training where ones separate the roots in a larger substrate to create a cool root system. Both are cool...but a different look. So...I look at his bound roots...and think...they remind me of a smaller version of the Tridents Matt had. Thanks @Smoke for sharing your project here...for others to gather inspiration.
So now...my plan is to locate a trident to work with. Why trident...because they are known to get thick roots...are fast growing and one can accomplish a lot in a short time.
So never working with tridents...would like some direction on roots. What size tree am I looking for? I ponder...do I want prebonsai where the roots were not messed with but the top may have something quirky to chop with movement already I can work into a cascade...or just go to my local nursery...and buy a tree and chop it.
Fast forward to going back and looking at Al's elm root cuttings. I noticed how much more mature those roots were than say...neagari training where ones separate the roots in a larger substrate to create a cool root system. Both are cool...but a different look. So...I look at his bound roots...and think...they remind me of a smaller version of the Tridents Matt had. Thanks @Smoke for sharing your project here...for others to gather inspiration.
So now...my plan is to locate a trident to work with. Why trident...because they are known to get thick roots...are fast growing and one can accomplish a lot in a short time.
So never working with tridents...would like some direction on roots. What size tree am I looking for? I ponder...do I want prebonsai where the roots were not messed with but the top may have something quirky to chop with movement already I can work into a cascade...or just go to my local nursery...and buy a tree and chop it.