AusBonsai

I like #3, Softer curves on the outside and great colour to compliment the foliage.
My second choice would be #3 again

You need another option, Jow - original pot, as some others have suggested. It would get my vote too. Otherwise, I like No 6, but in a more neutral colour.

Glenda

I agree with Pup.

the original is perfect on my eyes

Original for me as well - maybe in the colour of Pot 02.

I really like the pot it is in or maybe the last one but in a different colour. All the rest scream out too much and detract from what is otherwise a stunning tree. I would even consider a dark unglazed pot for this one, either the same shape as the orig or option #6.

You didnt include the current pot as an option...so I didnt cast a vote.

Matt

1 was my first preferance for the strongest image and great autumn contrast, followed by 3 is very nice too. Very classical choices here my boy???

Waltron wrote: I think the original pot looks best.

I agree

Hi Jow,
I voted for #2, for me it is the only rectangle that does not overpower the tree. Like a lot of other people, I would be happy with the tree in the original pot.

Nice little elm by the way.

Cheers,
Mojo

Hi All,

I thought i would update this thread a little. I did end up getting a new pot for this tree. In the end a number of the pots in the original poll were not available. I ended up getting pot no.1. I am pretty happy with how the tree looks in it and think it will stay in it at least for a few years.

The tree itself underwent somewhat of a major re-style. I changed the front by rotating the tree a few degrees and also refined the branch structure which basically involved cutting most of it off and regrowing it. I think it will probably take another two years to get showable ramification again but when it is there it will be much better than the original ramification.
Hopefully next season i can also extend the left side of the tree a little to create some directional movement. I am also toying with the idea of growing a low branch on the left of the hollow. not sure as yet though.

Some more pics of the tree can be found HERE

Joe

Nice work my man !!!
I think a bottom left hand branch from the hollow would compliment and affirm the direction this tree seems to be pushing. The weight distribution to right will make this tree even more dynamic. In order to finish that image i would also plant slightly to the right of centre next time. Love ya work mate!

Jow and hello to all on this forum,


Just Read all the responses and sure, all have valid points.
But the main thing apart from what all others prefer, that is seemingly overlooked..

Which pot do you prefer? Which makes you happy as well as the tree happy? Which highlights all your past efforts so it may be read as a book or apprciated as a fine aged wine.?

Nothing else, or other oppinions realy should not influence your choice.

You want a "JOW" Tree....nothing less should you strive for.

Hope this influences you to choose a path with your friend.

Take care,

PHilippe Tot

I also like the original pot but accidentally vote no 1.

Grant

Hey Ant,

Thanks for the comments, I had to cut of a few major roots to fit it into this pot but i think it will have thrown out new finer roots that should allow me to cut more off which shoudl allow me to adjust its position in the pot left or right.

Philippe Tot wrote:Jow and hello to all on this forum,


Just Read all the responses and sure, all have valid points.
But the main thing apart from what all others prefer, that is seemingly overlooked..

Which pot do you prefer? Which makes you happy as well as the tree happy? Which highlights all your past efforts so it may be read as a book or apprciated as a fine aged wine.?

Nothing else, or other oppinions realy should not influence your choice.

You want a "JOW" Tree....nothing less should you strive for.

Hope this influences you to choose a path with your friend.

Take care,

PHilippe Tot

Hi Philippe,

Interesting reply. Although i agree with you in that you must be happy with your own trees and how they are potted, styled or displayed and that no one else should take away from that, i don’t necessarily agree with you in that "nothing else or other opinions should influence your choice"

Quite often i have found that i have been working on trees and have got them to a stage where i was happy with them. Upon showing them to friends they have suggested changes, sometimes dramatic, sometimes subtle that i had not considered that would in fact improve the tree. Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes presents something you had not seen before. So i think it is important to ask others opinions, but of course, ultimately you should only follow their advice if it results in a tree you would be happy with. so i guess in the end you are right. You have to please yourself and meet your own expectations to be happy with a tree.

NBPCA wrote:I also like the original pot but accidentally vote no 1.

Grant

Hi Grant,

This thread is an old one and i have already bought the pot. Your accidental vote was quite perceptive as that is the pot i bought.

Joe.