Fresh squamata

[golgotha]

Im back at home now and looking safe for the next while, so I can concentrate on getting my plants back on track. Should I cut back the dying tips now or wait to see what dies off first?

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[kcpoole]

For me I would trim back all the tips now, if left they will suck energy from the tree

Ken

[kcpoole]

For me I would trim back all the tips now, if left they will suck energy from the tree

Ken

[Mojo Moyogi]

For me I would trim back all the tips now, if left they will suck energy from the tree

Ken

x2

Cheers,
Mojo

[golgotha]

Just a quick update on this juni, has bounced back from some health issues during summer.
Going to give it a cleanup on the weekend.
Looking healthy again.

Shot of the branch structure that needs some tidying up.

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[Neli]

I would chop it just above the lowest branch if it was mine and leave some trunk for jin. It has no taper, and is too straight. JMHO.

[Boics]

I think a compression of the whole tree would be a good idea.
How about some guy wires anchored from the bottom of the pot (or tree) to compress the whole top section like a spring down closer to the bottom?
Reason being I too think the tree is a bit too high and would benefit from a more compact style.

Maybe just put some wire on all the branches first and style and see what you think.

[PaulC]

Hi golgutha,

as much as I love jins, this one may have a few that detract, rather than add to the character of the tree.

With such great trunk movement, perhaps you could consider a Bunjin ?

The first major branch to the right could be utilised as a jin.

Just a thought.


Regards.


Paul

[golgotha]

I tend to agree with the first jins being a bit silly. I'll nip em back to stubs.
That virt is certainly something to think about. Looks very good, thank you.

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[Jason]

I tend to agree with the first jins being a bit silly. I'll nip em back to stubs.
That virt is certainly something to think about. Looks very good, thank you.

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Better to leave them and cut them off later, then cut them off and realise you should have kept them

[rodm]

Mate, here's the thing first determine what style you want, keeping in mind that the trunk has little or no taper what so ever. Literati is a good choice for mine The Jin could be shortened, image the situation the tree would be in nature. Mate have a look on the internet juniper literati bonsai, surely there's got to be something to look at. Keep us posted and best of luck, your tree has great potentail
Cheers Rod