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I kind of like #22536 as the front... the first picture in the second set. It would be leaning to your right, but the view would be best if rotated slightly clockwise.

Some clipping and growing on the lower branch, and some thinning and wiring on the canopy.....

I would also consider raising the level of the soil slightly under the leaning part of the roots, or perhaps a bit of rock there.... To me, the tree seems underpotted and would benefit from a slightly larger pot, perhaps oval? If it were planted to the left/back of center of a slightly larger pot it would balance the lean a bit.

Does that make sense?

Joanie

21-May-2005	#8
Joanie Enthusiast *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert Country: United States USDA Zone: 11 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 5,554	Novice Warning....Novice Warning...Novice Warning....Take with a grain of salt...* I kind of like #22536 as the front... the first picture in the second set. It would be leaning to your right, but the view would be best if rotated slightly clockwise. Some clipping and growing on the lower branch, and some thinning and wiring on the canopy..... I would also consider raising the level of the soil slightly under the leaning part of the roots, or perhaps a bit of rock there.... To me, the tree seems underpotted and would benefit from a slightly larger pot, perhaps oval? If it were planted to the left/back of center of a slightly larger pot it would balance the lean a bit. Does that make sense? Joanie