Excess foliage should be avoided, too dense a canopy may create a lop-heavy appearance and so detract from the harmony of the presentation. Space between the foliage reduces the visual weight and provides light and air within the composition.
POTS. The pot should display the tree to is best advantage. The colour should harmonise with the tree, be subdued to avoid the pot overpowering the tree in its presentation. It should be of the appropriate shape to provide balance and harmony the exhibit. Garish colours should be avoided. Rocks/slabs should be given the same consideration when use instead of a pot.
SURFACE TREATMENT .Must always be weed free, it must serve to present the tree to its best advantage, surface material should be of a fine nature to accentuate rather than detract. The purpose of the surface is to mimic the landscape and so attention to detail should be paramount. Moss if used must be healthy and of a good colour.
OVERALL PRESENTATION The overall presentation of the exhibit should account for at least 50% of the judging marks. Points to consider, does it present with harmony to the eye perhaps as a mature tree in it's natural state in the wild, consider the positive aspects of the presentation worry less about the demerits unless they far exceed the merits of the tree. Major factors to consider are, health, vigour, the tree/pot combination, the stand if so presented. Does the overall presentation produce a picture of harmony that works well and pleases the viewer with a living work of art?
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