Wow . . . Awesome transformation. I did not predict the upward movement of the trunk you have created, but I think it works very well for this tree. I also agree about the pot choice--definite improvement--but I think that a shallower pot would add even more power to this trunk. OTOH, I have no idea about what this species needs as far as soil volume, so a smaller pot may be out of the question.
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Originally Posted by ShohinFan
I . . . would be very grateful for any input about developing the branching in these trees. They have a profusion of very thin stems which shoot in every direction and I'm finding it difficult to not end up with a 'clipped poodle' look.
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As I said above, I have absolutely no knowledge about the horticultural aspects of this tree; sorry I can't help you more. I agree with you, however, that the "poodle" look needs to be avoided if at all possible. Right now you have an awesome trunk ending in a pom-pom.
Here's a suggestion, but again I don't know if this will work with this species: What about going into that canopy and layering out the branches--opening them up a bit to create some definition? Create some space to "let the birds fly through" and move toward a roughly triangular outline. I'll mess around with a virtual and see if I can get my ideas across visually.