Johnnyd
Shohin
I wanted to share some progress with a little trident I've been working. Originally I was going for a multi trunk design but my reduction was not low enough. So now the plan is for a small broom that moves to the right.
Trident Broom
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leatherback
The Treedeemer
How dedicated are you to broom?
Johnnyd
Shohin
What are you thinking? Definitely open to your ideas.
Also, I just checked out your website. Looks cool! Great information on the site.
Also, I just checked out your website. Looks cool! Great information on the site.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
I was wondering whether just using the top branch, letting that shoot out a little to get a better transition to the base and cutting all pther branches off might give you a nice base for an informal upright.
Somehow the broad nebari/flare does not should broome to me ..
Thx
Somehow the broad nebari/flare does not should broome to me ..
Thx
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
I believe broom style should have a spreading nebari but this is certainly not traditional broom. Traditional broom is the deciduous formal upright so has a straight and vertical trunk. In recent years we have been seeing a new style emerge that some call informal broom and others have dubbed 'natural' style.
I think the trunk has character and the overall style is fine but maybe those branches are too long with little taper for the short trunk. In my experience, overlong branches are common when we try to achieve a result too quickly. More frequent pruning lower may take longer but gives a far better result in the end.
I think the trunk has character and the overall style is fine but maybe those branches are too long with little taper for the short trunk. In my experience, overlong branches are common when we try to achieve a result too quickly. More frequent pruning lower may take longer but gives a far better result in the end.
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Looks suited to an 'oak like' trident.
Johnnyd
Shohin
I definitely like the look of the oak style of broom. I think I'll continue in this direction for a bit.
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
well if thats what you like you only have to look at progression threads of piglet or Walter pall trees. it sounded like you needed guidance on it. put your own stamp on it.
Johnnyd
Shohin
The piglet thread is inspiring! Thanks for the information. I really got caught up in it.
Yesterday I had some guidance from Jennifer Price during a workshop. She encouraged me to stay with the oak style design. I think what Shibui wrote was on the money "trying to achieve results too quickly ".
We decided to reduce the leaders and grow out in a larger container. It will get there eventually. I also pick up Dan Robinson's book recently and found his Oak Style trident. Very impressive!
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Shohin
I agree. Stay the course and you’ll have a different more naturalistic tree.
