Virtuals or Opinions on my San Jose?

BentBarrel

Hey all. I would like to hear what you have to say about what to do with this next or what to aim for.

Im thinkink I need to develop the foliage to a better triangle shape with the long side going away from the trunk to balance it. Im thinking 2/3s foliage to the 1/3 trunk thats visible.

I left the lower jinn on and intact to make my mind up later what to do with it. The whole branch had lost the needles and hasnt appeared to be interesting in budding.

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PeterW

What style did you have in mind? The foliage seems to be growing upwards but the main trunk seems to be aiming for a cascade. I think you should get some wire onto it and get some movement happening and pick a leader. It may become more obvious then what to do with it.

Ronny

Did you have any style in mind for this tree? I am seeing a windswept style for this tree because of the trunk.

BentBarrel

I havent wired any of the foliage yet. The only think I can think of is windswept. The main leader needs to be wired out straight. It appears to be fairly sturdy and I think that I will have to br creative to get it straightened out.