The first was dug in July and is shooting well now that it has warmed up. I've tried to make it a 'close view' clump/forest with emphasis on the woody nebari mounds - I'll endeavour to maintain moss around this base for its lifetime to enhance these characteristics. This tree flowers white.
The second one was dug last weekend, and presents more as a chunky, powerful spreading tree. I'll work this one more in the vein of a powerful old oak and so the main trunks will be reduced quite a bit after a year or two. The left couple particularly have long straight sections before they fork, so could present some challenges.
The third one was also dug last weekend. This is more upright than the other two, so i'll seek to make a 'natural' looking tree. The base flares quite well and i may tilt the planting angle next time to exaggerate the sweeping movement up the trunk and out into the canopy.
These second two have red flowers. All are about 40 years old.
Tips welcome.
ps apologies for the sideways photos. I find editing, manipulating and even taking photos to be a diffcult chore that prevents me from posting many of my trees


