Nursery Juniper First Styling

[amkhalid]

Much deadwood work needs to be done also. Mainly reducing the large stumps that remain, particularly the vertical one behind the first branch and the one near the apex.

 

[bonsai barry]

You were certainly bold in reducing the foliage. I like the shape, if the branches fill out nicely. I might be tempted to lean the tree a few degrees to the left (and readjust the apex appropriately). There are two pieces of, what I assume, will become deadwood that look as if they are in conflict (the upright and the one in the rear). Other than that it is very pleasing.

 

[amkhalid]

Thanks Barry.

The final positioning of the tree is not yet set in stone. Although if it is going anywhere, it is going to the left

Cheers

 

[crhabq]

amkhalid,

For future reference on a good, inexpencive, diy branch bender you may find this link helpful. I know that I have.
gnobs.org/articles/bender/index.shtml
I made one to bend a juniper branch up for about $24. I orderd the alternator bracket online after visiting a few auto parts places. It was shipped reasonalby fast.
Hope this helps with future projects.
Ray

 

[amkhalid]

Cool - thanks Ray!