The base is molded. And I'm not sure how much movement the trunks have up top. The two I tested seemed not to forgiving.Usually the trees in a clump temp to begin to arch away from each other as they grow taller. So, you might consider propping them out using chopsticks or something. And try to have the trunks not cross each other. And scrape the moss off the base.
I think you could wedge some wood in between the upper trunks to create some separation.The base is molded. And I'm not sure how much movement the trunks have up top. The two I tested seemed not to forgiving.
This sounds like the best front then.
Agreed...needs the vinegar treatment. Thanks.
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You most likely are right. Thanks!I think you could wedge some wood in between the upper trunks to create some separation.
Before you apply the vinegar, scrape off the excess moss with tweezers.
Agreed...the trunks are straight, and to thick to bend. But surely there are possiblities to take this further. I spoke to Matt Smith and he and I both felt it may need cut back to make it "more".I see the trunks are too straight to visually look good. I also think they are a bit too thick to bend now so all you can really do is to re-arrange them so they don't cross each other from the front view. I learnt a great deal from @markyscott on how to build trident from scratch. You got to wire the branches while they are still young...
Arrived yesterday. Thanks.I like it! You just get this? Dont think I've seen this one yet.
Thanks for your input. Honestly anything to chew over is good food for thought.If it were mine and I was working with either of the 2 views you posted, I'd start by looking at moving two of the trunks in the directions shown by the black arrows (note the arrows don't show how much they should move, just the direction). Right now they are too crowded together in areas, have the crossing trunk in one view, etc. Moving these might be accomplished by using chopstick wedges as Adair mentioned (but this usually results in both trunks moving, unless one is much thicker than the other), or you might have to use rebar and/or guy wires creatively applied. Once you get the trunks moved into a position you like, then you can consider whether some of the trunks should be chopped to introduce more taper and height variations.
Then again, what do I know?
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Agreed!If it were mine and I was working with either of the 2 views you posted, I'd start by looking at moving two of the trunks in the directions shown by the black arrows (note the arrows don't show how much they should move, just the direction). Right now they are too crowded together in areas, have the crossing trunk in one view, etc. Moving these might be accomplished by using chopstick wedges as Adair mentioned (but this usually results in both trunks moving, unless one is much thicker than the other), or you might have to use rebar and/or guy wires creatively applied. Once you get the trunks moved into a position you like, then you can consider whether some of the trunks should be chopped to introduce more taper and height variations.
Then again, what do I know?
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Thanks Brian! You offered great direction. Appreciate it as well as all who have shared.In addition to @coh remarks, I’d consider rotating the front just a touch clockwise to out that skinny trunk into the space between the two behind it, kind of where I marked the pot rim in green. I’d prune it at the red to get rid of the knobby look of those two trunks. Then, I’d use an old toothbrush to scrub away the moss on the trunks. If they’re well-fused, you’ll want to feature that. If not, you’ll want to keep them covered until they are.
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The first one in this post looks nicer than the rest in my opinion.Okay... another few shots. Ended up turning the wrong way that @Brian Van Fleet suggested. Had to drag the tree back out.
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@sorce I tried...but, it seems to hide a trunk.
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Thanks,for your opinion..my original one too!The first one in this post looks nicer than the rest in my opinion.