Treebeard

This picture was taken 10 minutes ago.

In the last previous picture, notice the moss on the surface. I think it is called Irish Moss, I've seen it for sale on ebay as such anyway. The problem with it is that it completely takes over the pot unless it is removed every month. I hadn't removed it for several months, and it's vigorous growth was having a detrimental effect on the tree. The leaves normally turn a darker green after the first bright green spring flush, but hadn't. The tree looked ill.

I decided to repot, a bit late but the weather is mild here, and I can give it good protection from wind etc.

Here is the result, I took the opportunity to change pots, although this new one is still not right. I have taken all the wire off, it was applied last autumn and was starting to bite.

Future development?
Well, I want to keep lowering the lowest left branch to horizontal or just under.
I would like to have the low right branch that sticks almost straight up bent somehow, or failing that just shortened and not so straight up.
The thick 2nd branch to the left (just visible in the pic) is too thick. It is way thicker than the one below it. I may cut it right off, and start over again with one of the buds that are currently at the base of this branch.

Pot?
Don't know. Suggestions welcome.

So there you have it. Comments, suggestions and virtuals most welcome.

Regards,

TB

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