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Ignore-Amus
I have decided that the best way to explain this kind of stuff is to see it develop over a couple years. I will explain my method thru pictures on this kiyohime maple. The method will work for any size tree. This just happens to be a shohin size tree.
Tree as purchased
The tree was purchased at a nursery in Dec. of 2016.
The tree was cut back to the first node on each branch. I was pretty happy with what I had.
On further evaluation I decided that I did not wish to build the tree with the twigs starting so far from the trunk. I just felt it would not look good so I cut everything off. Brave....The grafting tape can be seen here.
In Spring of 2018 it was repotted and the roots checked.
In August of 2018 it had its first hedging appointment.
The task completed for now. If one looks closely you can see the cuts right thru leaves and everything. I am just pruning for a broom shape.
In Nov. of 2018 the tree was ready for another hedge job.
The tree in Spring 2019
Tree as purchased
The tree was purchased at a nursery in Dec. of 2016.
The tree was cut back to the first node on each branch. I was pretty happy with what I had.
On further evaluation I decided that I did not wish to build the tree with the twigs starting so far from the trunk. I just felt it would not look good so I cut everything off. Brave....The grafting tape can be seen here.
In Spring of 2018 it was repotted and the roots checked.
In August of 2018 it had its first hedging appointment.
The task completed for now. If one looks closely you can see the cuts right thru leaves and everything. I am just pruning for a broom shape.
In Nov. of 2018 the tree was ready for another hedge job.
The tree in Spring 2019