Will I cut this branch off ??

[bonsaiboy50]

I defoliated this fig today and am very tempted to cut off the lower right hand branch. I do not think it does much for the tree but have held off doing anything with it for a few years to see how the tree developed. I am for cutting it off but thought I would get a few more opinions before the big chop. So let me know , chop or not to chop that is the question

[Gerard]

I think it can go

[Tintop]

Be Gone with that branch

Pat

[Grant Bowie]

Cut off the lowest left hand on the smaller trunk and shorten back the branch above the one you want to cut; leave that branch as is.

Sort out the apex,

Grant

[Matthew]

I agree with Grant, you will get better balance in the tree.

[Gerard]

This is when a sketch can be handy,

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It changed my mind, I hope it makes the decision easier.

[bodhidharma]

I agree, leave it on but change the planting angle to the left more when you repot.

[Bretts]

Nice fig. I would not take that branch off. I would shorten the branch above it back to the first secondary branch. I would also bring the first right branch further forward.

[kcpoole]

Yep lose it. It is too much out of charachter with the rest of the branches and if you raise it like the others it will clash with the one above ( be too close) and look like a bar to the one on the left

Nice tree

ps
What is the thick branch sticking straight up at the apex? That looks quite weird and out of place to me

Ken

[bonsaiboy50]

I have followed Grants advice and the tree looks much better and more balanced. I have a lot more to do on it but am now much happyer with this tre Thanks Grant . I may post a pic when I finish trimming and wiring it

[woody]

hey bonsaiboy

Cool fig.
If you have the time, I'd love to see an update picture on your fig. I got to the end of the thread, and needed more .

thanks, Woody