Jphipps
Mame
Hey guys, first time posting but looking for some constructive criticism/advice. This is a Shishigashira that I drastically pruned a couple months ago. I included a picture of the tree as I bought it.
I decided not to chop it completely but to leave some branch stubs and foliage to possibly work with. Not sure if that was the best decision, but it has stopped dying back (brown areas) and buds are starting to pop out everywhere. Hooray!
I realize ramification will be a big challenge with how thick these branch stubs are, but I'm starting to see some possibilities of carving away some of that dead wood eventually to help the ramification (not sure if that's a possibility or not).
I think the most challenging design issue is the swelling at the lower trunk (I'm guessing that's from the original graft). Looking for ideas here as well. Would some subtle strategic carving be able to hide/blend in that swollen area?
Last one here. The tree has a good flare at the base, but lacks any "more fine" spreading nebari. Any strategies to start working towards this?
I see this tree as an interesting long term challenge, just looking for some feedback!!! (Don't hold back the criticism. I can take it.)
I decided not to chop it completely but to leave some branch stubs and foliage to possibly work with. Not sure if that was the best decision, but it has stopped dying back (brown areas) and buds are starting to pop out everywhere. Hooray!
I realize ramification will be a big challenge with how thick these branch stubs are, but I'm starting to see some possibilities of carving away some of that dead wood eventually to help the ramification (not sure if that's a possibility or not).
I think the most challenging design issue is the swelling at the lower trunk (I'm guessing that's from the original graft). Looking for ideas here as well. Would some subtle strategic carving be able to hide/blend in that swollen area?
Last one here. The tree has a good flare at the base, but lacks any "more fine" spreading nebari. Any strategies to start working towards this?
I see this tree as an interesting long term challenge, just looking for some feedback!!! (Don't hold back the criticism. I can take it.)