This is a workshop tree (Pinus sylvestris) that I've had for a couple of years. The first year it was pretty weak, but this year I fertilized heavily and got nice strong candles. I foresee cutting all but one branch off (I won't do this all at once!).
I included a terrible virt; my intent is to pull the remaining branch down 1/3-1/2 way to the soil line. Any thoughts? The branch opposite it has a better taper from the trunk, but it doesn't come off at a good angle to complement the gentle curve in the trunk. I think I'd have more luck with the smaller right branch; I'd want to pull it around the trunk about 60 degrees so that I can show the trunk from the angle of pic #1.
I know this isn't great material but I'd like to do my best with it.
I included a terrible virt; my intent is to pull the remaining branch down 1/3-1/2 way to the soil line. Any thoughts? The branch opposite it has a better taper from the trunk, but it doesn't come off at a good angle to complement the gentle curve in the trunk. I think I'd have more luck with the smaller right branch; I'd want to pull it around the trunk about 60 degrees so that I can show the trunk from the angle of pic #1.
I know this isn't great material but I'd like to do my best with it.