[Category 2] Lepstospermum Laevigatum

[lowlegs]

have had this tree for less then a year bought it from a local nursery, and have potted it just recently in a tokoname pot i picked up for $6. i was unsure about the styling of this tree but it is coming along very well thanks to the rapid growth.

[Watto]

Hi Lowlegs,
I don't mind the tree, but feel it might be improved with the removal of the root that comes out straight at me!
Now, where do you get tokoname pots for $6.00? You know your secret will be safe with me, I won't tell anyone! Promise.
Cheers
Watto

[lowlegs]

This tree is intended to be [categoy 2]

[lowlegs]

the new front its coming along quite well now just have to work on the taper but i dont want too much because they are a reasonably thin looking tree and am going for its natural look i might slip a small rock under that exposed root to give it a root over rock look...

[lowlegs]

have placed a rock under the exposed root and it fitted perfectly and is looking ideal. now i have a couple of questions 1) when is the best time to perform a shari on a tree? 2) would my lepto be able to handle it? 3) how long should i wait for it till i place lime sulphur on it?
i am thinking of removing the top branch and making a spiralling shari from the top of that side going down behind and back to the front to see if i can cheat a lil to give it a more tapered look just ever so slighly what do you think of my ideas? worth doing?
open to any more ideas
cheers lowlegs

[lowlegs]

some last minute pics just to show the work ive done its coming along nicely a good couple of years and she ll be a beauty...

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i also thined out the foliage a touch and worked on the top a bit!cheers for veiwing my progress am sure to chuck up some more pics of her in the future