now..................what does the rootage look like?That is source. Now the question is, when to cut??
In that light, I'd go with sorce's thought.It actually has pretty decent nebari with the front show. That's why I think k that should be the front, plus it accentuates the curve.
Shorten all the branches. Cut back to a bud pointing in the direction you want thebranch to go.
Remove branches that are larger near the top than the branches near the bottom.
Remove bar (opposite) branches by removing one or the other.
Otherwise, let it be.
I wouldn't do a trunk chop. They don't like it. Maybe a light trim to shorten it a little.
No, leave lots of branches. Just remove excess and poorly placed ones.If he's gonna be left with a stick in a pot...
Might as well cross fingers and sharpen saw blades!
Sorce
Yes. There are no usable branches here. I would go further. come on now people! Lets go for good stuff. Life's too short.If he's gonna be left with a stick in a pot...
Might as well cross fingers and sharpen saw blades!
Sorce
No, leave lots of branches. Just remove excess and poorly placed ones.