Juniper progression...

[Scott Martin]

Really interested to see how you go with this one. It's a nice tree.

Good luck and looking forward to your after pics.

[Qitianlong]

here we are after 1 session today, should be almost ready after one more session next week. Idea is to get it right over two years. Today was going in and cutting back un-needed foliage and branches and starting to wire. Next week will be completing the wiring and tackling the apex... urgh.

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[Qitianlong]

my main problem was a fear of cutting back foliage and branches, and that where I saw one pad, he saw 8 pads... ie more detail, allow in more light

[Gerard]

I agree that the apex is a bit "full" but lots of options for branch selection. It is good material and will make a nice tree. I find that junipers which are worked regularly will reward you with constant improvement.
I would love to see what you come up with after the rework.

[Qitianlong]

thanks Gerard, here is an updated pic with some work done on the apex. finally starting to make sense. I was always trying to figure out how to shrink the apex down, but couldn't see that we could raise the apex to add more intrigue!

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[Qitianlong]

two possible fronts...

1.

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2.

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[Scott Martin]

I think no. 1 for me.

It's looking good.

[Qitianlong]

as of today, slowly trying to get these branches done.

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[Qitianlong]

this tree has been traded for a few other trees, will post progress shots when I visit the new owner