Small Trident

[LKPG]

My photography needs work - some light at the front would show the trunk and roots better.

Foliage got a little frazzled.

Its about 25cm tall.

TridentMaple.JPG

[PeterW]

Nice little broom style LKPG.....
Peter

[Hector Johnson]

That tree is well on its way. TMs are like the figs of the temperate zones.

[LKPG]

I wouldn't call it a "broom" style, but anyway.

I guess I know what it looks like naked, and the full canopy is created by the large leaves.
This is a small bonsai, I have managed to get the leaves quite small.

Most broom styles I have been familiar with would have their primary branches coming from the trunk at a similar height, that is not the case with this tree.

[Hector Johnson]

It has a broom feel to it because of the rounded canopy. Not strictly broom style but the shape is there, without a lot of delineation between foliage pads.

[PeterW]

What style would you classify it as? Broom is a pretty "loose" style.
peter

[Asus101]

What style would you classify it as? Broom is a pretty "loose" style.
peter

An informal upright.


Zelkova Serrata

Hsieh,Wen-Hu

Is more a broom.

And yes, I have permission to use images from there.

Great little tree, it has some fantastic taper. Would be good to see the noodie.

[LKPG]

I would say informal upright.

There is little evident delineation between the foliage as a result of the size of the leaf compared to the size of the tree. The other reason it is not so evident is because of the back branching filling the space.

I guess the pic is not great and you cant see it too well because of the lighting.

[Asus101]

It does look a little tall in regards to the branching, but like you said, the foliage size and the photo itself could be causing the illusion.
Whats its autumn colour like?

[PeterW]

My photography skills ar almost non existant! I have the good camera, lights and backdrop, just never spent the time to learn how to use the damn camera properly. One day.........maybe. Its just the full canopy that makes it look a little broomy, it helps if you know what it looks like leafless.
Regards
Peter

[Asus101]

My photography skills ar almost non existant! I have the good camera, lights and backdrop, just never spent the time to learn how to use the damn camera properly. One day.........maybe. Its just the full canopy that makes it look a little broomy, it helps if you know what it looks like leafless.
Regards
Peter

Try this.
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=311

[MelaQuin]

I would have thought it was an informal upright since it does not appear to have the branching structure that makes a broom. Very nice and for 25 cm... very nice indeed.

[Jon Chown]

Which ever way you look at it, it is taking shape quite well and I'm sure with the continued care that it obviously receives it will improve with age.

I am somewhat mistified with the discussion on Style though because apart from the height ratio, I would have considered Formal Upright (straight trunk with branches radiating upwards) there does not appear to be any bends in the trunk unless they are in the apex.

Jon

[PeterW]

Oh come on Jon........its a literati!
Just jokin....its a nice little tree whatever style it is.
Peter

[Dave54]

Hi LKPG,
I assume by posting a photo, you are after some discussion/critique.
To my eye, I am drawn immediately to the large open space up to the first left hand primary branch.
Sometimes a tree is only a "tweek" away from being a terrific tree. Try getting both primary branches down a tad ( don't break them and then blame me though!) and I think you will see an enormous improvement. By doing this you may have to bring down some of the higher branches slightly also, to fill newly created gaps. As with all advice.....Take it or leave it !!!!
cheers
Dave