I have had this English Elm for quite a long time now and I am considering changing the planting angle, but I would like your thoughts and ideas if you don't mind. I have until August to make up my mind because it will be re-potted then.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: English Elm
I assume you wil bring the apex back over the top of the trunk after repottiong? If so then I agree with the Change
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Re: English Elm
I was thinking more slanting than informal upright?
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Re: English Elm
If you are going to change it, why not create some real tension?
Great tree by the way. Cheers,Symon
Great tree by the way. Cheers,Symon
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Re: English Elm
I think either leave it or go further like deliseas virt. Either way great tree, the bark on the trunk looks great.
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Re: English Elm
Another vote for further. If you lean it over quite a long way, the right "branch" becomes a continuation of the trunk line, and the composition becomes much stronger. Vertical, its just a long trunk with nothing happening, then a flurry of branches all at once. Lovely tree if you lean it.
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Thanks for the thoughts and the virt. Looks like a major change coming up in August. I will up-date then.
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Re: English Elm
Id like to see the back too watto?
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Gotta love E.E's hey Watto. I too am a fan of the further lean. Your development of your tree's are really starting to come along 
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Re: English Elm
Nice tree Watto.
I agree with the further lean, that way the strong change in direction of the apex makes more sense.
Matt.
I agree with the further lean, that way the strong change in direction of the apex makes more sense.
Matt.
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Re: English Elm
I'll see if I can get a rear view soon. Too late home form work today.
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