Ficus microcarpa 'Retusa' [White Bark Retusa]

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Re: Ficus microcarpa 'Retusa' [White Bark Retusa]

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Re: Ficus microcarpa 'Retusa' [White Bark Retusa]

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Jerry Meislik wrote:How about tilting the tree to the left?
That brings the left branch down and the apex up.
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Jerry
G'day Jerry and thanks very much for the virt!!

While I agree that the overall image is much better when tilted, it would bury the left hand section of roots which would be a shame, IMO. I'll investigate ways to achieve a look similar to your suggestion.

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Re: Ficus microcarpa 'Retusa' [White Bark Retusa]

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Steven,
Awaiting your decisions.
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Re: Ficus microcarpa 'Retusa' [White Bark Retusa]

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G'day,
It's been a couple of years and not much had happened with this Retusa. A couple of nights ago I gave it a trim and tweaked the design a bit.
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