At least that's what we will call it for now...

I gotta admitt I studied this for some time. I have tried but must admitt that I can not find a pleasing line in this material. I guess that is not to say there may be one there, I just don't see it.

If I were shopping I would probably pass this one by.

I hope I can learn by someone more experienced.

The long straight bit between the base and the upper branching makes this trunk a tad difficult to find a convincing line. The base has interest, so I would suggest that it be reduced below and image built upon that.

Tachigi wrote:The long straight bit between the base and the upper branching makes this trunk a tad difficult to find a convincing line. The base has interest, so I would suggest that it be reduced below and image built upon that.

That is the line I had decided on, but I am thinking about keeping the short stubs which are budding well. There really is no taller tree here, without growing out that small branch for the new trunk line. It's a very fast grower, so I hope to have quick results, relatively speaking.

Chris

Here's the front after cutting it back today. It has budded quite vigorously and I'm going to have fun with it. Some of the stumps may be removed but I haven't decided yet.




Here's the back:

What I saw.




(Wow did not realize you had already chopped it)

Actually I chopped it yesterday with a little help from my good friend Tom Conley. This was the line I had chosen when I collected it.

Thanks everyone for your ideas! I hope to post a progression on this one as it develops.

Chris

This tree has definitely identified as privet. Here are more recent photos:

Hey Chris, Good to see you posting.

Russian olive or privet ... its put on some nice growth this year! Being a privet you'll have nice tree in no time flat.