Pinus Mugo - way forward?

[vienna1201]

Hi - this is my first Mugo yamadori I dug up last year and I think it's quite healthy. Come next repotting, I will pot it more straight up I guess.
I thought about possible ways to go forward and wanted to ask for input (keep in mind I'm a greenhorn ). I'm also open to much more radical options.
Thanks in advance!

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Buds look healthy to me...


Two ideas...

 

[sorce]

Is this the same tree I missed from your first thread?

Welcome to Crazy!

I think you have enough low growth to leave this in a holding pattern, nurturing that low growth to become your future tree, while simply allowing that tall part to be your health sacrifice in the meantime.

Sorce

 

[Mike Corazzi]

If it were mine, that long branch would go.
I like the more compact part.

 

[vienna1201]

Is this the same tree I missed from your first thread?

Welcome to Crazy!

I think you have enough low growth to leave this in a holding pattern, nurturing that low growth to become your future tree, while simply allowing that tall part to be your health sacrifice in the meantime.

Sorce

Thanks! So you you see potential for that red circeled part to be the new leader one day, right?

 

[vienna1201]

If it were mine, that long branch would go.
I like the more compact part.

I think so too! Has taped already.. thanks for the contribution.

 

[sorce]

Thanks! So you you see potential for that red circeled part to be the new leader one day, right?
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No, it too high. Your second segment should be shorter than the first.

You have great options with any other branch but that longest thickest one.

Sorce

 

[A. Gorilla]

Couple more years of generous fertilizer and uninhibited growth.

 

[Paradox]

Agree with Gorilla
Its not strong enough for more work right now.
It needs more time, fertilizer and energy to get strong again before you do more to it.

 

[A. Gorilla]

Your tree is over on the right Gebirgezwerg

 

[Paradox]

Again, I agree with Gorilla.
The upright trunk is too straight and boring with no branches