Five year progression

[Joelshack2362]

I'd suggest potting into a pot somewhere between what it was in and this one, ...which is why I mentioned it.

The weaker growth is because this juniper isn't being managed correctly. The object isn't to get wire on branches, the object is to have wire on branches capable of putting the branches into the proper location ...and then putting the branches into proper location. Several/most of your branches will angle downward. Its going to look a lot worse before it looks better, but it should turn around pretty quickly. Bending the branches down will alter the hormonal balance and causehelp it to back bud further in ...and strengthen interior foliage ...and increase the density of your foliage.

Thanks again for the info, the wiring you described makes sense for sure. I will take time over the spring/summer to look at what healthy branches that can be better wired into a better position.

 

[Joelshack2362]

If the tree was tied down correctly in it's pot, so the trunk does not "wiggle" when one tries to wiggle it, then wiring is no problem. But if the trunk is loose, wiggles, or tilts easily when touched, then no, do not wire. Tree must be secure and stable in it's pot before wiring.

Wiring is done anytime from middle summer thru winter. But only if tree is correctly wired into it's pot so that it is stable and fine roots will not be broken by the jostling that naturally occurs during wiring

Thanks again for your time and response, I will hold off on wiring for now and take time to look for the best options.

 

[bwaynef]

Thanks again for your time and response, I will hold off on wiring for now and take time to look for the best options.

For the purposes of this plant, its still winter. If you can secure it in the pot, no need to wait.

 

[Joelshack2362]

For the purposes of this plant, its still winter. If you can secure it in the pot, no need to wait.

I might have been wiring the outer branches the wrong way. I was wiring them upwards to make a more compact look. I think if I’m getting what you and Leo are saying is it should be opposite of this?

 

[bwaynef]

Finally located the graphic. Again, during the transition, its going to look a lot worse as far as profile & density.

 

[Joelshack2362]

Finally located the graphic. Again, during the transition, its going to look a lot worse as far as profile & density.

Thanks for the graphic, this definitely helps to see how it’s done.

 

[leus]

Thanks for the graphic, this definitely helps to see how it’s done.

That’s a super nice tree. What about taking it to a professional or to a club meeting to get it styled for you?

 

[Joelshack2362]

That’s a super nice tree. What about taking it to a professional or to a club meeting to get it styled for you?

Thanks I appreciate the response, I will definitely think about taking it too a club.

 

[WavyGaby]

Thanks I appreciate the response, I will definitely think about taking it too a club.

The BSOC meets on the second Saturday at 10 am each month. Typically, the location is in east Charlotte but there are various other places we meet too. Check out the Facebook page or website for more info!

 

[Joelshack2362]

The BSOC meets on the second Saturday at 10 am each month. Typically, the location is in east Charlotte but there are various other places we meet too. Check out the Facebook page or website for more info!

Thanks, I have checked out the website and will contact them soon.

 

[Joelshack2362]

Taking some of the advice I got this into a smaller pot and better soil.