VAFisher
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I bought this trident from Julian Adams in 2015, which makes it my 2nd oldest surviving tree. I liked the fat trunk but I've never been crazy about the base.
Trident Maple #1 Progression
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Here is the tree in 2016. I wanted a wider canopy and started to let the branches extend. I was on a round pot kick at the time but it didn't really work for this tree.
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So in 2017, it went into an oval. I continued to work on the branches and thought about what could be done to the base. Someday I may try some root grafts but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
Later in the year in 2017. I must have slip potted it, but don't recall that. I was pretty impatient back then but I've gotten much better about that.
Later in the year in 2017. I must have slip potted it, but don't recall that. I was pretty impatient back then but I've gotten much better about that.
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Not much change in 2018 other than another new pot and some more branch extension
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I finally found the right pot in 2019
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Here is the tree in the summer and winter of 2020
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This is the only pic I took of the tree in 2021. I'm pretty happy with the size of the canopy but I may open it back up a little in the front so the trunk can be seen.
2022 update coming soon.
2022 update coming soon.
misfit11
Omono
Looking great! That's a really nice progression over five years. The tree has come a long way.
That pot is perfect, BTW! Is it a Sara Raynor?
That pot is perfect, BTW! Is it a Sara Raynor?
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Thanks! Yep, a Sara Raynor pot. She does really great work.
Malix
Mame
Nice job! Thanks for sharing…
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2022 update
Adamski77
Chumono
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Thanks!
Mayank
Chumono
Lovely progression. You must have quite the pot collection. The other ovals were really nice also! That tree has come a long way in your capable hands! Thanks for sharing.
Mayank
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I agree. Sara Rayner pots are always bitchin'.
VAFisher
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I try not to think about how much money I've spent on pots, but it's a lot. I think I've finally reached a point where all of my trees are in their final pots but one. Thankfully, I've been able to use most of these pots on other trees. I have a chinese elm in that first oval and a crape myrtle in the 2nd one. The third green one had a crack in it when I bought it , so I only paid $10 for it I think. It's not in use.
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Fall colors. I've got some leaves already brown and falling off, a lot of yellow and a few that are still green.
Shogun610
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How’s this doing
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This one is all cleaned up and ready for winter. It needs a repot in the spring and will be going back into the same one for another year.
WNC Bonsai
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Was this recently treated with lime sulfur, it has a real white cast to it. Even the pot is a lot whiter than the previous photo.
