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Most would consider this wiring a little loose, but a i think with respect to the kind of growth you'll be seeing that this should be fine for the lower trunk. It is getting a bit too loose at the top.

1) Try to get at least one more coil of wire around the apex, and bring it over into about the angle the lower tree has. Maybe a little less.

2) Reposition the bend in the lower trunk. The bend above would be appropriate if the first branch were an inch lower, but

3) Always anchor wires at least two turns around the trunk or wire from branch to branch. It looks like that first branch's fine wire gave you a little trouble for that reason

4) Wire that first branch down at an angle, about the same angle as the two needles that are poking out

5) I can't see what's going on in the third dimension, but a picture from the side might be helpful. The trunk can have some movment that way as well.

15-Jul-2002	#15
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,747	Most would consider this wiring a little loose, but a i think with respect to the kind of growth you'll be seeing that this should be fine for the lower trunk. It is getting a bit too loose at the top. 1) Try to get at least one more coil of wire around the apex, and bring it over into about the angle the lower tree has. Maybe a little less. 2) Reposition the bend in the lower trunk. The bend above would be appropriate if the first branch were an inch lower, but 3) Always anchor wires at least two turns around the trunk or wire from branch to branch. It looks like that first branch's fine wire gave you a little trouble for that reason 4) Wire that first branch down at an angle, about the same angle as the two needles that are poking out 5) I can't see what's going on in the third dimension, but a picture from the side might be helpful. The trunk can have some movment that way as well. __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!