I’ve allowed this tree to get way too tall but it remains healthy and the inner growths are viable and productive. I repotted it this year and I think it’ll do well with a heavy, late summer styling.
Jan 30:
Jan 31: (the foliage shows winter bronze)
I’m forgetting what I did to the tree last year. I might have adjusted some wire and replaced any that was biting in.
I think in the fall styling I’ll almost halve the height of the foliage, leaving dead tops that are jinned out. This species stores a lot of sap in the wood and remains moderately flexible, so I think the deadwood will remain good without much assistance.