American Beech No. 2 whats your opinion

[JohnnyUtah]

I dug up this American Beech last February. It had a great growing season and made it out of the depths of winter in good shape. I did some late winter wire work and plan to repot in March. I want to get a better idea of the roots and am thinking of changing the angle. What do y'all think?

 

[Paradox]

agree with the angle change
Could become a nice elegant looking tree

 

[Shogun610]

Angle change is good , just let the lower branches grow out more , feed heavily and control top growth so it doesn’t take away energy from weaker lower branches.

 

[JohnnyUtah]

Angle change is good , just let the lower branches grow out more , feed heavily and control top growth so it doesn’t take away energy from weaker lower branches.

Would you pinch buds on the apex to keep the energy low?

 

[Shogun610]

Would you pinch buds on the apex to keep the energy low?

I wouldn’t pinch buds I would just put back to whatever branches you select that may be too thick