Select a Pot for Alaskan Yellow Cedar

[sorce]

Third up from the bottom.

Can't be plain enough.

Nice

Sorce

 

[River's Edge]

10 all the way for me if the size is correct, hard to see from the in front photo.

The size is correct by calculation, 10 3/8 inch long, 8 1/2 wide with a depth of 3 inches. (External measurements) Visually the pot profile is approx 25% of the tree's The final determination is best within the pot for sure! The other factor will be the final foliage, although it will only get smaller with refinement. The little extra depth may also be a better feature as cedars prefer to remain moister. Thank you JudyB

 

[River's Edge]

Third up from the bottom.

Can't be plain enough.

Nice

Sorce

One of my top three choices for this tree. Always important to complement not compete as you note. Size and color are spot on. I was wondering about the thicker rim if it was a bit too masculine for the tree? Tokoname , Yamaaki , Toshio signature pot. ( 1960's)

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

I think 5 is very complementary to the deadwood.

 

[sorce]

thicker rim if it was a bit too masculine for the tree?

I see what you mean...

This is a pretty tranny tree for me..

The amount of wood is fem...
But the "mess" of it is rather masc.

The broccoli will determine!

Lively piece! Ok lively! Lovely too!

Sorce

 

[River's Edge]

I think 5 is very complementary to the deadwood.

Absolutely, particularily if the live vein is left rustic rather than cleaned and polished up. Thanks

 

[River's Edge]

I see what you mean...

This is a pretty tranny tree for me..

The amount of wood is fem...
But the "mess" of it is rather masc.

The broccoli will determine!

Lively piece! Ok lively! Lovely too!

Sorce

That and the opposite consideration of a bit more masculine pot might provided more of a foundation for the offset. If the broccoli is presented formally then it is a strong contender. If i exceed my expectations with refinement then posssibly #10

 

[River's Edge]

I think 5 is very complementary to the deadwood.

Thanks, it is and the color matches the live vein perfectly. The shape is right for the tree form as well.

 

[wireme]

Third up from the bottom.

Can't be plain enough.

Nice

Sorce

I’m voting for a custom sorcemissioned pot. No sweat right??. Ok plainer raven if you like.
Read the link. http://haidalegends.blogspot.com/2011/10/origin-of-yellow-cedar.html?m=1

 

[wireme]

 

[Gsquared]

5, 10 and 6 in that order

 

[Potawatomi13]

Definitely number 4.

 

[River's Edge]

5, 10 and 6 in that order

6 has a variation in the patina that works with the live vein colours and similar shape to 10. A little bit deeper is the advantage to six. 5 and ten have similar depth but the round shape of 5 gives slightly better volume for root mass. Three good choices. Thanks

 

[River's Edge]

Definitely number 4.

Surprisingly a minority choice at this point. But an important minority

 

[River's Edge]

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Love the second Raven
Powerful piece of carving.
However, Something is missing! Serpent, Raven, -----.
I got it! Frog

 

[Nicholas Box]

10, 8, 7

 

[Cypress187]

1, 9.

 

[zachkent29]

5, 10.

 

[River's Edge]

1, 9.

#1 is a real sleeper, the overall size and shape may particularily suit the tree form. My only concern is the depth. The color is quite suitable. Thanks.

 

[shinmai]

Personally, I think number one is the only way to go. There is so much wonderful motion and visual tension in that trunk that any decoration at all is superfluous, and would detract from the tree's considerable impact. With that much dead wood and the textural contrast, the pot should be unglazed, or at the very least, not glossy.
I have an azalea that would look pretty sweet in #2, though.