Some of the most wondrous works of art are works of nature. Have you ever seen trees that grow up and over a walkway, meeting overhead and seemingly growing into a single tree again? How about shrub in the shape of a heart? A tree trunk that forms a peace sign? These may sound far-fetched, but the art of arborsculpture makes it possible. Arborsculpture requires you to graft and mold multiple bushes or trees into one. You begin by removing the bark from two branches or trunks. Then you press the flesh of the plants against one another and bind them together. Doing so will ensure that the two parts begin to grow together. You can mold and bind the branches to manipulate the tree and force it to grow into almost any shape you like. Some trees and shrubs have pliable branches and trunks that make it much easier to bend and manipulate them. This list covers the 10 best trees and shrubs for arborsculpture:
10. Poplar trees are a popular choice for arborsculpture designs. Beginner sculptors like the poplar tree because it grows very large, very fast. Poplar trees make the bottom of this list of the best trees and shrubs for arborsculpture because they are prone to disease and insect infestation. Imagine growing a great work of art, only to have it die.
9. Ash trees are very hardy and durable. They are strong and grow very tall. They are less flexible than some other trees but they are very strong. It takes a considerable amount of time to bend and mold ash trees because ash is a more dense wood
8. Cherry trees are also a popular choice for arborsculpture. The wood is dark and rich and the trees make beautiful ornamental blooms. Cherry trees are very particular about the soil they grow in and you must keep the pH at an acceptable level. Bending and molding cherry will take some time but the results will be worth the wait!
7. Eucalyptus trees and shrubs are a popular choice for arborsculpture. Eucalyptus is very pliable, easy to mold, and grows very quickly. One drawback to eucalyptus is that it is not tolerant to frost or extreme climate changes. Eucalyptus is mostly found in Australia because the climate is stable and ideal for the plant. If you live somewhere with a comparable climate, a eucalyptus tree or shrub would be a good choice.
6. Oak trees are known for their strength and stability. It takes extra time to make arbor sculpture pieces with oak trees because the branches of oak trees are not limber or pliable. Oak arbor sculptures are very sturdy and can grow very tall.
5. Apple trees are among the best trees for arborsculpture. They grow small and sturdy. Apple trees are from the rose family and have easily pliable branches. The wood of an apple tree is not nearly as hard as oak and can be more easily molded. Apple trees are prone to fungal infection and insect infestation so make sure you spray them regularly with a fungicide and an insecticide.
4. Alder trees are an excellent choice for arborsculpture. They are extremely hardy and can flourish in even the worst growing conditions. They grow tall and strong but are very pliable. They can be grafted easily and they grow together very easily. Manipulating growth to form shapes is fairly easy with alder trees and they are a good choice for arborsculptors who are just starting out. This species is hard to go wrong with because of how hearty they are. They are difficult to harm and you begin to see results much sooner than with other hard-wood trees.
3. Redwoods are known for their rapid growth and long life span. They are an ideal species for arborsculpture because they graft and grow so easily, which makes the sculpting process go by more quickly. Redwoods can grow hundreds of feet tall. The bark of a redwood is easily stripped off, exposing the bare wood of the tree enabling you easy access for the grafting process. Redwoods will require some work to mold and bend as they grow taller so most arborsculpture designs are done in the first 50 feet of the trunk. Redwoods give spectacular results and are robust and long living. This is a really good choice.
2. Willow trees are known for being very pliable. You can bend them and mold them into almost any shape you would like. They are very sappy and once the bark is stripped off they can be grafted and bound in several places at once making the sculpture process go by more quickly. The wood of willow trees is very strong, though not as dense as other trees mentioned here. This is a very good choice for both experienced and beginner arborsculptors.
1. Sycamore trees top the list of the best trees and shrubs for arborsculpture. There are many attributes that make sycamores the top choice. The average height of a sycamore tree is over 100 feet. The life span of a sycamore tree also makes it an attractive choice for arborsculpture. Sycamores grow fast and live for a very long time. They are hearty trees that are easily transplanted without causing any damage to the tree. Your designs will be healthy and huge in no time. This is your best choice!
Arborsculpture projects may take up to 10 years to complete, so make sure you have patience on your list too!
10. Poplar trees are a popular choice for arborsculpture designs. Beginner sculptors like the poplar tree because it grows very large, very fast. Poplar trees make the bottom of this list of the best trees and shrubs for arborsculpture because they are prone to disease and insect infestation. Imagine growing a great work of art, only to have it die.
9. Ash trees are very hardy and durable. They are strong and grow very tall. They are less flexible than some other trees but they are very strong. It takes a considerable amount of time to bend and mold ash trees because ash is a more dense wood
8. Cherry trees are also a popular choice for arborsculpture. The wood is dark and rich and the trees make beautiful ornamental blooms. Cherry trees are very particular about the soil they grow in and you must keep the pH at an acceptable level. Bending and molding cherry will take some time but the results will be worth the wait!
7. Eucalyptus trees and shrubs are a popular choice for arborsculpture. Eucalyptus is very pliable, easy to mold, and grows very quickly. One drawback to eucalyptus is that it is not tolerant to frost or extreme climate changes. Eucalyptus is mostly found in Australia because the climate is stable and ideal for the plant. If you live somewhere with a comparable climate, a eucalyptus tree or shrub would be a good choice.
6. Oak trees are known for their strength and stability. It takes extra time to make arbor sculpture pieces with oak trees because the branches of oak trees are not limber or pliable. Oak arbor sculptures are very sturdy and can grow very tall.
5. Apple trees are among the best trees for arborsculpture. They grow small and sturdy. Apple trees are from the rose family and have easily pliable branches. The wood of an apple tree is not nearly as hard as oak and can be more easily molded. Apple trees are prone to fungal infection and insect infestation so make sure you spray them regularly with a fungicide and an insecticide.
4. Alder trees are an excellent choice for arborsculpture. They are extremely hardy and can flourish in even the worst growing conditions. They grow tall and strong but are very pliable. They can be grafted easily and they grow together very easily. Manipulating growth to form shapes is fairly easy with alder trees and they are a good choice for arborsculptors who are just starting out. This species is hard to go wrong with because of how hearty they are. They are difficult to harm and you begin to see results much sooner than with other hard-wood trees.
3. Redwoods are known for their rapid growth and long life span. They are an ideal species for arborsculpture because they graft and grow so easily, which makes the sculpting process go by more quickly. Redwoods can grow hundreds of feet tall. The bark of a redwood is easily stripped off, exposing the bare wood of the tree enabling you easy access for the grafting process. Redwoods will require some work to mold and bend as they grow taller so most arborsculpture designs are done in the first 50 feet of the trunk. Redwoods give spectacular results and are robust and long living. This is a really good choice.
2. Willow trees are known for being very pliable. You can bend them and mold them into almost any shape you would like. They are very sappy and once the bark is stripped off they can be grafted and bound in several places at once making the sculpture process go by more quickly. The wood of willow trees is very strong, though not as dense as other trees mentioned here. This is a very good choice for both experienced and beginner arborsculptors.
1. Sycamore trees top the list of the best trees and shrubs for arborsculpture. There are many attributes that make sycamores the top choice. The average height of a sycamore tree is over 100 feet. The life span of a sycamore tree also makes it an attractive choice for arborsculpture. Sycamores grow fast and live for a very long time. They are hearty trees that are easily transplanted without causing any damage to the tree. Your designs will be healthy and huge in no time. This is your best choice!
Arborsculpture projects may take up to 10 years to complete, so make sure you have patience on your list too!
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