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Originally Posted by otomix
FIGS! MY SPECIALTY! well, it looks like awesome shape and branch plaecment already, although, to get decent fig ramification to make them look like a BIG OLD FIG!
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Pine tree styled figs can be decent, however there has been a trend towards a more natural look with figs. This means a more rounded canopy.
For ramification, I personally leave two or three leafs on a stem when cutting back, let these grow and repeat.
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Originally Posted by otomix
but if you want really nice dense foliage give him a little cut back, wound sealer it up before it bleeds too much
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I use cut paste on large wounds but have found it to be unnecessary on small wounds as the latex performs this function well, I use the clay-based sealer on anything bigger than 1/2 inch.
Jerry Meislik is a regular poster here and is renown for his knowledge on figs. I would suggest picking up a copy of his book if you can "Ficus The Exotic Bonsai" it is the bible on figs.
Good luck,
Wil Heath