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A forest of windswept trees can evoke a storm. In Creating a forest of Carpinus orientalis
a serene setting, with trees of different trunk sizes, it A few years ago I visited the mountains of Marche,
can represent a family where children born from their Italy, and saw forests of Carpinus orientalis that had
seeds surround the dominant father and mother trees. colonized some hilly areas, spreading by natural
The parent may also be represented by a single tree. means. The idea of creating the forest was a result of
Additionally, the three focal points may feature the that visit, during which a small forest that looked like
most significant trees that symbolize father, mother an amphitheater particularly struck me. Radiant with
and eldest child that are the foundation of a house- low afternoon light, the soft grey color of the horn-
hold. beam trunks was emphasized and offered a special
invitation to enter; passing through areas of sun and
shade to discover the details there.
Top; Soil is placed on the
slab, the trees are carefully
positioned, then covered with
more moist soil mixed with
wet “Keto” that will help “glue”
them to the slab until the roots
start growing.
Bottom; The first foliage after
the planting emerges.
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