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This is the first initial wiring on this tree to start it out. Lots of grafting to do on this one, roots and branches. I just finished wiring it but managed to break off some pretty important branches on the left side of the tree. Back to a stub again on that side
Lucky these things grow so quickly. Just not as quick as i breakem.
Peter

Hi Peter,

That certainly is a solid stump.

What is it potted in? It looks like fired clay,

Paul

That is a very impressive looking stump
Keep us posted

63pmp wrote:Hi Peter,

That certainly is a solid stump.

What is it potted in? It looks like fired clay,

Paul

Akadama Paul. About four bags worth! (fortunately it is reusable)
Peter

Russ wrote:That is a very impressive looking stump
Keep us posted

Thanks Russ, will do.
Peter

Thanks for the update Peter I have left my trunk chop till next year. Still not sure where I will chop.

Thanks Peter.

Your welcome Paul.

Can I get a look at that scar Peter?

G/Day! Peter,

Sounds interesting, this tree.

How to carve the top is the challenge even to the more experienced.
I've only acquired a large trident last weekend and was looking for inspiration as to how to tackle the top.

And here we have something in common. What are your thoughts Peter?

My thoughts are the regular approach of locating the front then choosing a leader towards the top front and to commence carving behind that leader. Locate your Left and Right and rear branches below the leader in the upper third of the tree. Then commence carving down to within (say) 1cm of those branches removing surplus wood thereby creating a carved taper. The branches can then feed the rollover to some extent. The wound is also to the rear of the tree.

How's that sound? Anyone have any tips and ideas on how to tackle the top?
Regards

Tmaster, that sounds reasonable, provided you have branches to select from, which is not always the case with these stumps. I am looking at grafting branches and roots with this one.
Peter

Sooooo can we have a look at the scar?

soltan wrote:Sooooo can we have a look at the scar?

Next time i am taking pics i will take one of the scar for you Brett.

I thought you would have been one to keep a record of the scar being so anal

Hey I'm only quoting what you have stated

soltan wrote:I thought you would have been one to keep a record of the scar being so anal

Hey I'm only quoting what you have stated

I probably have, and for that matter if you do a search at BT on my posts you will probably find one. I keep all my pictures on a seperate HD at home.

By the way you jumped into defend yourself (above) i would assume you were expecting me to take offence, i am just not that thin skinned Brett.
Peter