You are doing well, well wired and a good start. Now can I say that if it was mine I would change a few things.1. I would remove the bottom branch on the r/h side and shorten the one above it.2. I would then bend the branches down a little more so they are not straight out. 3.Now that direction has been made more pronounced to the left, the tree needs to be re-potted at the opposite end of the pot to keep the balance. 4. Finally look at the apex and see if you can shorten it a little, that will bring more weight to the trunk and give a feeling of a little more age. This is just my view, we all have our idea's and there is nothing wrong with yours. Main thing is to have fun and enjoy your tree's. Good luck, Michael.Juniperus chinensis pyramidalis
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Re: Juniperus chinensis pyramidalis
G'day Sekans, You are doing well, well wired and a good start. Now can I say that if it was mine I would change a few things.1. I would remove the bottom branch on the r/h side and shorten the one above it.2. I would then bend the branches down a little more so they are not straight out. 3.Now that direction has been made more pronounced to the left, the tree needs to be re-potted at the opposite end of the pot to keep the balance. 4. Finally look at the apex and see if you can shorten it a little, that will bring more weight to the trunk and give a feeling of a little more age. This is just my view, we all have our idea's and there is nothing wrong with yours. Main thing is to have fun and enjoy your tree's. Good luck, Michael.
You are doing well, well wired and a good start. Now can I say that if it was mine I would change a few things.1. I would remove the bottom branch on the r/h side and shorten the one above it.2. I would then bend the branches down a little more so they are not straight out. 3.Now that direction has been made more pronounced to the left, the tree needs to be re-potted at the opposite end of the pot to keep the balance. 4. Finally look at the apex and see if you can shorten it a little, that will bring more weight to the trunk and give a feeling of a little more age. This is just my view, we all have our idea's and there is nothing wrong with yours. Main thing is to have fun and enjoy your tree's. Good luck, Michael.-
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Re: Juniperus chinensis pyramidalis
Thanks for the suggestions Michael! They're greatly appreciated.
I've considered removing the lowest branch, however as the lower trunk is lacking in thickness I figured it wouldn't hurt to leave it there longer and hopefully aid the thunk in thickening. Eventually I will decide whether I chop it off or not.
I fully agree with your suggestion for the branches to be angled downwards. As this cultivar naturally has near vertical growing branches I'm finding this very hard to do. I am however hoping to eventually get the branches angled lower than they currently are.
I'll take your suggestion on lowering the apex into account when I work on the tree next
Any other suggestions are welcome!
I've considered removing the lowest branch, however as the lower trunk is lacking in thickness I figured it wouldn't hurt to leave it there longer and hopefully aid the thunk in thickening. Eventually I will decide whether I chop it off or not.
I fully agree with your suggestion for the branches to be angled downwards. As this cultivar naturally has near vertical growing branches I'm finding this very hard to do. I am however hoping to eventually get the branches angled lower than they currently are.
I'll take your suggestion on lowering the apex into account when I work on the tree next
Any other suggestions are welcome!
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Re: Juniperus chinensis pyramidalis
It really depends on what you are trying to achieve.
If you want a better looking tree with a little more style and age I would.
1. Move the 2nd of 3rd branch up as a new apex which in turn reduces the tree's height.
2. Picture a new "triangle" emanating from this new apex and lose some width on each branch as you go down the tree.
3. Potentially lose a few branches and preferably leave them as Jin's or Stubs.
4. Try to concentrate on ramifying the branches that are left to build some depth.
If you are after a larger and thicker trunk then avoid all options above, put in the ground maybe and just let it grow for a couple of years.
Keep us posted!
If you want a better looking tree with a little more style and age I would.
1. Move the 2nd of 3rd branch up as a new apex which in turn reduces the tree's height.
2. Picture a new "triangle" emanating from this new apex and lose some width on each branch as you go down the tree.
3. Potentially lose a few branches and preferably leave them as Jin's or Stubs.
4. Try to concentrate on ramifying the branches that are left to build some depth.
If you are after a larger and thicker trunk then avoid all options above, put in the ground maybe and just let it grow for a couple of years.
Keep us posted!
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful
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Re: Juniperus chinensis pyramidalis
Any updates?
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Re: Juniperus chinensis pyramidalis
Did I go to far with my attempt
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