Arakawa Japanese Maple

[Gabler]

Somehow this has become an acceptable practice.

We need a barf reaction.

 

[Maros]

Thanks Maros!

One quick and easy improvement that was made was to rotate the tree counterclockwise changing its front slightly. Originally the two trunks were parallel to the viewer which flattened the image. In rotating the tree, the space between the two trunks was diminished while the smaller trunk pushed farther away from the viewer creating a more dimensional design. I make a point to mention this since in photos this may not be so clear.

Comparing before and current image reduction of space between the trunks is visible when you mentioned it. Nevertheless, the change on the base and the tunk is significant. Obviously maples can change a lot in a decade.

 

[MACH5]

Arakawa today after trimming back to one node all the extended spring shoots. You might notice the paper covered wire up top to give some movement to a branch that appeared too straight.

 

[leatherback]

Arakawa today after trimming back to one node all the extended spring shoots. You might notice the paper covered wire up top to give some movement to a branch that appeared too straight.

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It's OK. But I will like it betetr next year

 

[MACH5]

It's OK. But I will like it betetr next year

One more year is always better!

 

[MACH5]

Winter upload.

 

[Yamamomiji]

This Arakawa is just so incredible ... with the 3rd trunk stealing the show.
I have seen quite a lot and this one not only being personally a favourite but really contrasts its vitality to its age.
Ever so often Arakawa trees seem geratric ... but not this one.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

This Arakawa is just so incredible ... with the 3rd trunk stealing the show.
I have seen quite a lot and this one not only being personally a favourite but really contrasts its vitality to its age.
Ever so often Arakawa trees seem geratric ... but not this one.

Funny, because I love this tree too, but I would have a hard time keeping that third trunk. Stealing the show to me is a distraction from the overall beautiful composition. That pot slaps.

 

[Yamamomiji]

Funny, because I love this tree too, but I would have a hard time keeping that third trunk. Stealing the show to me is a distraction from the overall beautiful composition. That pot slaps.

Oh really, nah, this is so unique, I would really miss it.
However, without it, it would still be awesome but more of a classic appearance.

It reminds me of my little 3 year old boy, sticking out his head in a hide-and-seek game.

 

[MACH5]

Funny, because I love this tree too, but I would have a hard time keeping that third trunk. Stealing the show to me is a distraction from the overall beautiful composition. That pot slaps.

Come on now Bri... live a little!

 

[badatusernames]

This may be my favorite of yours, great work