Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
If more movement needed can also notch stiff branch. Personally using this technique on 2 Lodgepole Yamadori literati in development.
Perhaps bring it down to layer in a suitable position, then keep strong, then repeatedly push the growth back to backbud for a couple years to build it out… similar to what will be done to the lower branches.
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I would work on improving the nebari and establishing a broader base for the tree at this stage. With careful work over a number of repots I believe this tree could be improved quite a bit. Dealing with floating and crossing roots as well as developing a more compact and shallower root ball will open up better styling options. Allowing the tree to strengthen and grow out at the same time will improve back budding response down the road for the lower branches. With pines, two key elements are the root structure and the trunk line. Improving the foundation of this tree is possible and would greatly influence the overall outcome.Any suggestions are helpful.
Buds starting to move.
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Still debating my plans for this tree this year. @River's Edge is this a good time to repot or should I wait til later in spring?
good time to repot now, protect from heavy frost if still possible in your neck of the woods.Buds starting to move.
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Still debating my plans for this tree this year. @River's Edge is this a good time to repot or should I wait til later in spring?
Thanks. I need to see what soil components I have. Ill probably clean the existing soil to save the lava and pumice.good time to repot now, protect from heavy frost if still possible in your neck of the woods.