I promise its the last one

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here is the spring update on this tree.

I think once these candles open out its going to be a full looking little tree. Would you thin a few or leave it and see I would love some more thickness in the trunk but will have to be patient.

Hope everyone elses JBPs are cracking along.

Squizz

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[Andrew F]

Lookin good squizz, ever though about compressing or cork screwing the trunk down for a more staunch look?

[EdwardH]

Great progression, its looking good.

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Hi Andrew,

Do you mean from the point where the wire marks stop ( the foliage section of the tree) or the wire marked section. The foliage section is looking very young and upright in comparrison isnt it.

Thanks for the observation.

Cheers

Squizz

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Ps

Must be a new album soon hey

squizz

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Cheers Edward

squizz

[Neli]

I love it! I agree about compressing it too.

[gerald randall]

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I have not read the whole post, so this could have been covered earlier. How did you get the "screw" effect in the trunk?

Cheers

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Cheers for the comments guys

Compressing the tree is a good option. I'm going to do my best to give it a rest this year. It has been cut and pulled and twisted a lot so I am thinking it could be wise to let it do some growing. Is this a good approach ?

Gerald the tree was like this when I bought it. I imagine e it was wired and left on. It's a technique I have used on a few of my seedlings. It could possibly have been done with a bit more movement but it is what it is.

Squizz

[Andrew F]

Hi Andrew,

Do you mean from the point where the wire marks stop ( the foliage section of the tree) or the wire marked section. The foliage section is looking very young and upright in comparrison isnt it.

Thanks for the observation.

Cheers

Squizz

I only meant the foliage might be a tad bit too heavy for the trunkline, but nothing a few years in the ground couldnt fix though.

Ps

Must be a new album soon hey

squizz

Im sick of waiting lol Danny's been drumming for primus lately, so i guess theyve finished recording.

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There you go. I just couldn't leave it alone. Hopeless

[Andrew F]

Looks great mate! Bonza little tree.

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Here is an update for the end of summer on this tree.

I have been nervous about the root growth in this mix I created. My opinion on the mix is the peat moss was a big no no. It keeps the mix way to wet.

I pulled it out gently and re potted into a standard bonsai nursery mix just in case. There has been plenty of growth but it is thin and not as stiff as I would expect from a JBP. Hopefully this new mix will sort out any issues in the next year or so and then I will do a proper re pot.

I am fairly happy with the shape but think I might need some advice on thinning out?

Any comments advice or critique is more than welcome.

Photo to come.

Squizz

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