need some design help

[painter]

here is a recent yew id like some styling ideas for
tachigi if you are out there id like your opinion too.
thanks.
p

 

[Colorado Slim]

I like the 2nd pic for a front, although you lost view of the root that "stilts" the tree, I think it gives better taper and balance... I would also consider losing the larger branch sticking out from the left to make a more true informal upright and then let layers of foliage grow in over the coming years... I'm no artist, but maybe something like this?

 

[stacy allen muse]

gotta second what slim says... nice tree!

 

[painter]

i too prefer that image as the front.
i think after i check out how much rootage is below the stilted root, it will go, most likely in stages.
i also think much of the top will be deadwooded and carved, and a new top will be regrown.
anyone else?
no work will be done this year, i am feeding heavy to get it strong for next years work.
thanks
p

 

[painter]

ps thanks slim

 

[cascade]

Design, Yew

If this was my tree, the following would be my choice of design based on front number 2. To get a good top jin, one would unrestrictedly grow a top leader. Hey, you want to sell the tree?


-dorothy

 

[cascade]

Forgot to mention, the back root on the right side of the virtual yew is grafted..

-dorothy

 

[painter]

nice vision cascade
thank you

i can only hope to be able to do it that kind of justice.
painter

 

[Jason]

The second pic is definitely the best front for me. The whole top (especially the left) needs to be reduced (pruned or carved). And while I'm usually a big fan of dorothy's virtuals...I think that top jin thing is overplayed. Do something different. Oh...by they way......nice tree!