A Trident in the works.

[bodhidharma]

I have been working on this guy for a few years now and feeling the need to get rid of its ugly nebari i changed it two years ago. It is healing nicely and gave some wonderful colour this year. I think the trunk line is better now and will be interested to see how long the healing process takes. enjoy the colour.

[alpineart]

Hi Bodhi , nice job on the base .That color is something that's missing here , got some snow on the way so hopefully the chill will bring it on .

Cheers Alpine

[bodhidharma]

, got some snow on the way so hopefully the chill will bring it on .

fingers crossed for ya Alps.

[Bougy Fan]

Looks much better for the work you have performed Diederick

[Guy]

just wondering if you tried the new planting angle before removal--looks like it would have had an alright base if left on that and angle changed-

[Luke308]

Coming along nicely Are you planning on hollowing the scar out int the trunk? I have to say I love tridents with hollow trunks

[Tony Bebb]

Nice improvements Bodhi. I just wished we got colour close to that. Yours will still get better.

What's with the little sucker/seedling at the base. Are you planning a graft or something

[bodhidharma]

-looks like it would have had an alright base if left on that and angle changed-

Hi ya Guy, thanks for the observation but i did play with angles. Unfortunately it was always poking you in the eye and totally distracted you from focusing on the rest of the tree.

Are you planning on hollowing the scar out int the trunk?

Hi Luke, i will wait and keep an eye on the healing process. It is doing well at the moment. It should, with good management, heal over in 3-6 years and by then the branching will be well and truly established.

What's with the little sucker/seedling at the base.

Hi Tony, cant help myself Mate. When i trim the tree i plant a cutting, it is something i have always done

[Carlitos]

That is one fantastic looking tree, does yours stay indoors? Mine lives outside and still didn't reach any nice colour despite melbs getting a bit fresh recently now the leaves are falling so will wait till next autumn.

[Tony Bebb]

What's with the little sucker/seedling at the base.

Hi Tony, cant help myself Mate. When i trim the tree i plant a cutting, it is something i have always done [/quote]


Love it Bodhi. Good Karma.

[anttal63]

Nice one Bodhi Big improvement all round !!!

[bodhidharma]

That is one fantastic looking tree, does yours stay indoors

Hi ya Carlitos, no, all my trees are outside but i have a photograph area inside. Thanks for the positive comment

Nice one Bodhi Big improvement all round !!!

Thanks for the positives Ant.

[kcpoole]

Nice tree Bodhi, and this will only improve with time I am Quite taken with taller slender Maples like this one
Nice colour though now

Ken

[bodhidharma]

Finally, some Autumn colour. This tree has changed considerably since its beginning and is giving a nice display.

[MoGanic]

Very beautiful