Looks like it is about 8 years since I updated this thread.
The tree in question has been neglected for the past 5 years except for removal of wire; thanks to my wife.
Anyhow, one portion had embedded so far that we could not get it out, so I decided to cut back and Jin the entire apex.
Started work today and here is where I got up to.
work involved reopening old Shari that had grown over and a new coherent line of wind swept/blown/damaged sections.
the rest of the foliage will be shortened to control vigour and roll over of cambium.
The original pot was smashed a number of months ago by a Possum, so it was repotted in a hurry and allowed to grow untouched till today.
Luckily I already had in stock the pot I had planned for the tree, and I think it suits it nicely.
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Also , it means I have had this tree now for 47 years.
Grant
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