Tried my hand at wiring my Japanese Black Pine!

[Deleted member 49943]

Took some practice trees but theese 2 are my most proud of wire work. Comments concerns?

 

[Paradox]

Number one concern is that it is the wrong time of year to wire and bend trees.
In summer/summer heat, the cambium has lots of water and bending during that time can cause the bark to slip and damage the trunk/branch, interrupting the flow of water and the branch/trunk dies

 

[leatherback]

Nice to see you get your hands dirty.

Try to not wire the needles. These are the solar panels the tree needs.

You can probably wire less like a spring, and more like a snake winding around the trunk, and have more holding power, allowing for *much* tighter bends.

 

[Deleted member 47471]

Took some practice trees but theese 2 are my most proud of wire work. Comments concerns?

Took some practice trees but theese 2 are my most proud of wire work. Comments concerns?

Allow foliage to be free from wire for the best use/distribution of energy along the trunk or branch. If your trunk or branch bending follows the flow and direction of the wire (clockwise vs. counterclockwise), you will prevent the wire from separating from the tree and ensure an optimal structural hold.

 

[Paradox]

Agree with above, you should not wire over the needles

Also you should never cross wires as you did. If one piece of wire isn't enough to bend the branch/trunk, you should lay another piece of wire alongside the first, not opposite and never crossing over

 

[RoadManDenDron]

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This is a really helpful wiring video i found really simplified the process for me

 

[Nybonsai12]

Wrong time of year, crossing wires, wire over needles…

j/k…. there are lots of resources on proper wiring technique here. Search for user Adairs posts on wiring.

 

[pandacular]

Wrong time of year, crossing wires, wire over needles…

to clarify the sentiment, everyone's first one (or first... several in my case) is like this. That's part of the fun, learning from past mistakes.

Regarding the spacing/angle of the wire, I think this picture from Jonas Dupuich's book really illustrates it well in a "Goldilocks" way.

 

[Nybonsai12]

to clarify the sentiment, everyone's first one (or first... several in my case) is like this. That's part of the fun, learning from past mistakes.

Oh 100%. I have some really awful wiring jobs if you search my early threads. I like to think my skill has improved but it’s debatable

 

[Deleted member 49943]

to clarify the sentiment, everyone's first one (or first... several in my case) is like this. That's part of the fun, learning from past mistakes.

Regarding the spacing/angle of the wire, I think this picture from Jonas Dupuich's book really illustrates it well in a "Goldilocks" way.
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The middle one correct? Also I'll compost thoose trees immediately.

 

[pandacular]

The middle one correct? Also I'll compost thoose trees immediately.

Yes, the middle one is correct for most purposes, but sometimes you'll need other spacing for different tasks, tighter bends, etc. No reason to get rid of those trees, I think they'll be fine!

 

[Deleted member 49943]

I was joking. I removed several crossed wires and freed up the needles. It takes number 2 wire to bend them I started with 1.5 ill just buy 2 in bulk.

 

[pandacular]

In my short career, I've found that you always need most the wire gauge you don't have. Eventually, I've collected a bit of wire of everything up to 5.5mm! I do tend to use the 2mm the most though.

Many professionals have their students practice wiring on branches. This video is a great example of that.

 

[Deleted member 49943]

Dude had some seriously thick wire.

 

[Deleted member 47471]

Dude had some seriously thick wire.

I ordered my first wire today! (every size from 1-5) Also, branch cutters, a brush and more scissors. Can’t wait!

 

[Deleted member 49943]

Yea I need a decent 4 peice kit. Maybe after I sell a couple japanese black pines.

 

[Deleted member 49943]

Applied yalls advise and did this guy this am.

 

[Paradox]

Applied yalls advise and did this guy this am.

Except it is still the wrong time of year to wire a tree.....

 

[Deleted member 49943]

Update on the JBP all are still doing fine. The sky did not in fact fall. Here's pics of my personal favorites.

 

[JEads]

Update on the JBP all are still doing fine. The sky did not in fact fall. Here's pics of my personal favorites.

Nice Job and great improvement from the first photos. Congrats on getting those started on a new path and leaning a new skill doing it.