Creating pads on Junipers

[baldone]

Can multiple branches be wired to create pads? Like the ones circled.

 

[bwaynef]

Early in a tree's development, you may have to use multiple branches to create density, but a simplified structure is a sustainable structure. That's a fancy way of saying you want to work away from those scenarios. The tree seems healthy with spring vigor. If you reduced to the best-located branches now and positioned them appropriately, the tree will respond with plenty of growth this season to fill in for you.

 

[baldone]

Early in a tree's development, you may have to use multiple branches to create density, but a simplified structure is a sustainable structure. That's a fancy way of saying you want to work away from those scenarios. The tree seems healthy with spring vigor. If you reduced to the best-located branches now and positioned them appropriately, the tree will respond with plenty of growth this season to fill in for you.

Thank you