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Re: Spruce

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I recently took all the wire off except for a few guy wires and this is how it looks today.
Still need to develop some foliage pads and work on a few jins, but overall I am happy with the progress.
As usual, I would appreciate your comments and suggestions for the future of this tree. It currently stands about 650 mm tall.
PS - thank you Alpine, it is in fact a Picea Glauca.
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Re: Spruce

Post by Pearcy001 »

I really like it Watto looking very healthy :yes:

I have never attempted to style a Picea before so feel free to ignore me. I find the downward growing lowest right branch distracting to the eye. It really stands out and draws my attention away from all the positives. In saying that I prefer the silhouette with the lower foliage in place, maybe if you could place a bit of foliage in front of the downward branch to remove it from sight? Food for thought, still a great tree Watto.

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Thanks for the feedback Pearcy, and I think you are right. I the next wiring which will be later this year, I will rectify that issue.
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Post by GavinG »

Would you consider bringing down the second third and fourth foliage ends on the right? As Pearcy said the lowest right mass looks a bit lost, but I think it is because the others on that side go upwards.

It's graceful tree, and getting better.

Thanks for posting,

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Post by Andrew E »

Nice progression watto. I've never had much luck with these. The next wiring will bring out the true beauty of this tree. At 650mm is quite impressive. Well done.
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Very elegant will the way I describe it.
Nice and congratulations on it development.

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Re: Spruce

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Very nice tree Watto, have to agree about the R/HS branch . Overall a very pleasing tree, well done
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Thanks for the comments everyone.
Gavin and Andrew are probably right and I do need to wire again and bring those right side branches down more. Its been fun so stay tuned for the next installment, hopefully before another year passes.
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