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And here it is this morning, exactly one month later. U can see where I have cut all the little 'branchlets' back to the 1st set of leaves, as well as the complete removal of the 'canopy' - all of which took place just after the repot. Note the crimson new growth which is appearing at almost every node and bump on the trunk. I will let these grow unhindered until it is time 2 choose new branches, being careful not 2 let any stay on long enough 2 create ugly bulges.

I have placed a thick (15-20mm) layer of gravel over the soil 2 act as mulch, as well as 2 hold the soil in place.

I am still unsure as 2 the final direction of this tree - I need 2 thin out some of the less attractive growth and let the thing recover 4 a while. I am leaning towards a multi-trunked Mallee-style tree, as seen in many of the drier areas of Australia, but we'll see which direction the little Angophora wishes 2 take...

I'll keep y'all posted.

Thanks.

FlyBri.

PS: Thanks Matt for merging the 2 original bits of text into 1.