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Old 20-Feb-2002   #7
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Re: Camellia Bonsai Repot (long)

At this point I took some time to examine the tree from all angles and consider the "problem" of the complex apex. We could allow this bonsai to go on being a bushy topped thing forever and enjoy the flowers, or we could try to improve things a bit.

The large wound on the back side of the tree, combined with the root flaws suggest that the current front will remain the front for some time.



I considered the possibility of removing one or the other of the large branches that make up the crown of the tree. If you have difficulty visualizing a major pruning like this, you can drape a towel, sheet of paper or a bag over the foliage and see how the tree might look after it is pruned. Keep in mind that we are looking at the structure of the trunk here.

For the first test, I considered removing the larger rear and center branches by draping a white towel over them:
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