Today’s Halloween, and Halloween is my birthday, so I took the day off and it turned out to be a perfect day to do some work on the Dragon, my super-duper Water-elm (Planera aquatica). For those of you unfamiliar with this tree, here it is in “stick” form back in Summer 2015. A not-so-humble beginning – trunk base 5.5″ across, 42″ in length, nice “dragony” trunk.
Here’s the first shot from this morning. The tree is developing right on schedule. But it does need to have the dead wood treated with lime sulfur. It’s mostly very durable, but I don’t want to see any insect damage.
That newly discovered front stole the show. Can’t wait to continue to see updates on this guy!
Thank you, Vinny!
I agree. The new front gives it movement left and right instead of just moving in one direction. It almost looks like you could make it cascade to the right (I’ve been trying to think outside of the box) but the id go with upright. Happy birthday!!! My sons was the 28th. Gotta love the fall!!!
Thank you, Tim! I appreciate the feedback.
I really like the 2nd option for sure. Round pot! Great subject.
Thank you, Robert.
Happy Birthday, Zach! pk
Many thanks, Pierre. 63 down, 63 to go.
Plant it in a round pot or rock that will allow a “360” view. Nice material!
You’ll be able to see what this guy’s going in next spring. I’ll let it remain a surprise.
Yep, nice material all right.
Love this tree, Zach. Undoubtedly one of a kind. Excited to watch its development.
I favor the 2nd front – way more dramatic!
Thank you, Richard. I have a feeling it’s going to go this way.
Definitely like the newly discovered angle myself. Makes an older and more interesting tree in my opinion.
Just what I thought. Thank you, Paul!
Stunning! And Happy Birthday Zach!
JG
Thank you, JG!