it would look better if that very low branch on the left front were to be removed. It would emphasise the trunk more without that very low branch. But that's only my opinion and these things come down to personal preferences. Cheers, Frank.To laugh or to cry... the story of Ronin...
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Re: To laugh or to cry... the story of Ronin...
Hi Q, Very nice tree and pot, a good match. it would look better if that very low branch on the left front were to be removed. It would emphasise the trunk more without that very low branch. But that's only my opinion and these things come down to personal preferences. Cheers, Frank.
it would look better if that very low branch on the left front were to be removed. It would emphasise the trunk more without that very low branch. But that's only my opinion and these things come down to personal preferences. Cheers, Frank.-
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Thanks everyone! Yes Frank you're probably right... just can't bring myself to chop it yet...
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Looking good Q!
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Update. Ronin has struggled a little with the varied climate conditions in Sydney, so not quite the level of ramification I had hoped for...
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Re: To laugh or to cry... the story of Ronin...
Love the trunk!
Maybe cut the branches back to bring them back and ramify some more
Ken
Maybe cut the branches back to bring them back and ramify some more
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That trunk has really developed nicely, ficus are amazing how they still thicken up in a small pot
Life's too short for boring pots
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Update on Ronin (and some aerial roots for John!)
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update:
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So I took Ken's advice and cut back the branches. I've actually taken to all my figs this way this season. No more long leggy branches spaghetti'ing together a canopy.
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