Aaron_K

Hi all,

Just a quick update on this tree. I'd been pondering what to do on this tree for a while now. Last year I carved back the reverse taper somewhat, but I still didn't like what I saw and so I left it in a pot to do its own thing. There were still a lot of taper problems which needed to be addressed.

I decided to go an alternate route and try something I've never done before. I hollowed out the previously carved area and then removed the old apex. I bent a side branch upwards to for the new leader.

This tree will now be left alone to recover, the scar heal over and the leader to thicken until it will be cut back for the development of the primary branches. The hollow will be refined over time and most likely I will add some inks/dyes to add to the depth and character.

The result is attached below.

Any comments or suggestions are welcomed as always.

Kindest regards,

Aaron

Attached Images

	Big-elm-apex.jpg (54.2 KB, 80 views)
	Big-elm.jpg (60.5 KB, 90 views)
	Big-Elm-hollow.jpg (52.0 KB, 72 views)

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