• Monday, January 21st, 2008
I finally wired this tree out for the first time since it was grafted. What a mess it was. However I was able to sort it out pretty well. The efforts should pay off in a much better branch structure this year.
As I examined the top of this tree I realized that the graft on the top right side had been taken over by the tree and it was reverting back to its old foliage. No problem, I just need to do another thread graft later this year. I plan to take a shoot from the branch below and thread it through that mass at the top. This may actually work out better than the original plan. Jan 2008
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• Monday, January 21st, 2008
There have been some serious issues with this tree for a while. However it wasn’t until a tree critique held at our local club did I finally pay attention. First was this long surface root.
With a
grinder I reduced the root to a better size that did not distract from the look of the trunk.
Second with the lack of a rounded taper from where the tree was cut over 6 years ago
The
grinder was used again to give a more tapered look to the trunk from the initial cuts were made.
Lastly, the trunk was repotted in a more upright position. As you can see the top of this tree is not centered. This is not a problem, because the whole top of this tree is coming off soon in order to restyle the tree. There is no such thing as a finished tree. Jan 2008
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• Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
This tree continues to improve. The branches are now filled in, and defined Nov. 2007
I decided to sell the tree during the sping of 2008. I know it is doing well and we haven’t seen the last of it.
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• Friday, September 21st, 2007
After 7 months the canopy has begun to take shape. This of course is only the first styling, with more to come. I want to develop to top on the right side of the mound. If all goes well I expect to have this tree ready to submit to Epcot display in 2009.
Sept 2007
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