Workshop on Trident Maple 1

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Artist	Suthin Sukosolvisit
Tree Name	Trident Maple (Acer Beugarianum)
Tree Origin	Asia
Tree Height	23"
Total years of Training	5 years

This first picture shows how the tree was damaged from the shipping. This was how it looked when I first received the tree. The top of the tree was broken and only about a half of the lower branches were left. Since this tree had missed the top, I had no choice but to redesigned and decided for a new shape..
The design was done by first selecting the (first, second and back) branches. Since the tree had no apex, I decided to use a sub-branch from the back branch to graft into the top for a new apex.
The tree grew well. During the years, the tree was constantly pinched to introduce ramification This picture shows how the tree looks in November 2000.
This picture shows how the tree looks in Spring 2001.