Update on this tree. I got in there and did some thinning, and wired the entire tree more upright. ( It always looked like it had bad posture....
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What remains to be decided, is the front. I like the current front, but the back also holds some interest, although I'd have to start wiring on that side if so. The graft in the back is even worse than the front however, so that is a drawback.
Also do the lower branches stay or go? I did loose the lower left, but fear the eye will go even more to the graft if I get rid of more low branches. But maybe it'll take the eye away from there. Can't glue em back, so wanted to get some input first.
My gut says to loose the lower three branches. I also am considering hollowing out the graft to create a uro, just where it bulges up. If this can be successful, then I may have a solution. Is there any drawback to hollowing out near or at a graft?
I'm up for any input or advice that anyone would give.
Thanks!
(front, front graft, back, back graft)