My new Korean Hornbeams-wired

[cmeg1]

Well,it was so warm today,like 60 degrees.I pulled out my Hornbeams to give a go ahead on the wiring.I am satisfied with the results.The first tall one was easy to do.I liked the way it turned out.The second one was definately more challenging cause' there were lots of bar branches and other parts I wanted to remove,but it would make wounds on both sides of trunk,so I had to make do with the way it was.I like it though.I am going to leave the branches long until they leaf-out then maybe prune lightly.I kinda like them long though.Let's face it ,the tree will probally go through changes anyway over the years,but it is a start to a vision I have for the tree.I might add that the tallest tree is only 12" from dirt to tip.
thanks for looking.

 

[raydomz]

Nice work. I really like the movement in the second tree. I would consider dramatically shortening the top 5 braches. I would be very weary of those top branches, they will thicken much faster than the lower ones if you allow them to. Just a thought. Looks great though, lots of potential.

 

[cmeg1]

Nice work. I really like the movement in the second tree. I would consider dramatically shortening the top 5 braches. I would be very weary of those top branches, they will thicken much faster than the lower ones if you allow them to. Just a thought. Looks great though, lots of potential.

thanks,that is a good idea.I want to keep the bottom branches vigorous.I'll see how it looks after it leafs out.That tree is only 10'' from dirt to tip.I am liking that idea though.I think i just need to give it a second fresh look.

 

[raydomz]

Just for kicks.

 

[Stan Kengai]

You have a really good start on these trees. I agree with raydomz on the upper branches on #2. If you don't prune them, they could easily cause reverse taper in the trunk. You could probably also stand to lose one of the upper right branches (third one down IMO). Another thing I would consider is shortening the leader (to become a branch) and using that top right branch as the new leader (if there are nodes on it within an inch or two of the existing trunk). No, the tree won't necessarily look good right now, but you have to keep your eye on future development.

 

[cmeg1]

Raydomz,woh,I was not ready for that.Really cool.thanks.that is probally what will happen.How did you do that?What program?

 

[raydomz]

Cmeg,
That was just some quick photoshop. It's a great visualization tool, and it feels good to use it for something other than work!
If you're proficient enough you can do that sort of stuff with paint but why toture yourself

 

[cmeg1]

Well,thanks for the advise and interest in my tree.I did some last pruning and tweeking and decided to go into the growing season like this.I am going to probally pinch the bottom branch once ,early in first flush.And then after the first flush hardens on rest of tree,(middle and top)prune them back then pinch them rest of season.That second flush should be nice and dwarf on them middle and top branches.I will let the bottom branch grow unchecked after that first pinch till' following Spring.That way I get a heavy bottom branch with a lot of green from pinching it once ,early in that strong first flush..That is what I am thinking right now,anyway.Maybe thickening that bottom branch will make it look smoother,being's it's growing almost on the inside of a curve.

 

[cmeg1]

Here is right and left.You can see a low back branch that I am going to thicken up also, for depth.