james
Shohin
Import Trident, 34" tall, 4" trunk, 9" nebari, 18" drum mica pot
As received, 2006
Winter, 2008, initial styling, 2008
Winter, 2008, apex reduced now 30" tall, repot 18" softened rectangle, off white
Spring, 2008
Autumn, 2008
Summer, 2011, defoliated. Working on organizing branch direction/angle and beefing up lower branches
Suggestions from here? Some have suggested loosing lower branches. I can understand this critique, yet I currently like the lower branches at present. Yet, I recognize lower branches are too thin, need to be beefed up considerably. This year, I let all lower branches grow freely up to defoliation, some 24-36". Aiming for thicker lower branches (can take off later) and further refinement. Other thoughts welcome...
As received, 2006
Winter, 2008, initial styling, 2008
Winter, 2008, apex reduced now 30" tall, repot 18" softened rectangle, off white
Spring, 2008
Autumn, 2008
Summer, 2011, defoliated. Working on organizing branch direction/angle and beefing up lower branches
Suggestions from here? Some have suggested loosing lower branches. I can understand this critique, yet I currently like the lower branches at present. Yet, I recognize lower branches are too thin, need to be beefed up considerably. This year, I let all lower branches grow freely up to defoliation, some 24-36". Aiming for thicker lower branches (can take off later) and further refinement. Other thoughts welcome...