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Choosing pots 33

Conventional guides It is most common—but not exclusively so—
The best choice of pot can often be quite to see deciduous and flowering trees in
subjective, and this can lead to some unique colored, glazed pots, and conifers in
and surprising combinations. Historically, unglazed pots. Colors are chosen to
tastes have changed over time, and ideas complement the character of the tree.
that were acceptable a hundred years ago The style of the tree is a major
would be dismissed in modern times. Over influence on the pot’s shape, with
the years, however, some conventions have larger, heavier, more powerful trees
endured, and although they should not be requiring a more masculine-looking pot,
considered rules, they are guidelines that compared with the more feminine shapes
work well and look very attractive. associated with delicate, thinner trees.
Pot is suitable for cultivation;
a more refined, decorative pot
would be desirable for display.

Gold repair is
a sign of the
importance
The strong lip
this pot has to
adds strength to
a previous owner
the otherwise
feminine round,
elegant lines
A rimless oval with subtle colors and
no decoration creates a feminine image,
Oval shape works ideal for a maple or other deciduous tree
well with balanced,
rounded silhouettes

A soft rectangle with rounded
edges is ideal for a slightly
powerful deciduous or
flowering tree
The rough clay removes
all formality and makes
it ideal for grasses and Wood firing has given the Free-form shape
accent plantings pot a natural texture and is completely
unique variations in color
informal
Nubby, semi-glazed clay
makes the pot less formal Ideal for accent plants
Oval shape lends itself or for a literati style
to feminine trees high mountain tree

The “nails” in the drum shape
provide a sense of strength
against the elements