Hemlock literati hopeful

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I know this tree isn't much but I've been keeping my eye on it for years to collect and I see potential in it as a literati. Theres a nice little Shari at the base of the trunk and if I can nurse it back to full strength I think it could be nice in a few years.

What would you invision for this tree?
 

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I would over grow it some and cut it back to get the trunk thicker. I wouldnt let it get too much bigger.
 

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I'm kind of confused by this, how would I grow it out to increase trunk diameter without letting it get too big? Also, if I let this grow wild, the foliage will get to far from the trunk and these rarely backbud on old wood.
 

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oh i mean let it over grow some, then cut her back drastically. basics.
 

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I was thinking something along the lines of this. Then either tilt that apex up or down?
 

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Tilt the apex up if you do that, and wire it so there isn't a 90 degree bend like that.

I see a good tree, but it'll need lots of work.
 

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Something along the lines of this?
 

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A few close ups
 

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Slight angle adjustment
 

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Something along the lines of this?
The lower trunk has subtle movement, I would not try to make too many short bends on the top. Better to be consistent.
 

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Thanks for the advice. So keep the main trunk line soft and elegant and follow that through to the apex?
 

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Yeah, I think that could work with this tree, i don’t see a need for Jin on this either
 

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I agree, but how would you go about a dressing the removal of the other branches without having a massive scar?
 
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