Aeast
Shohin
I collected this american beech going on 3 years ago, she's had a fresh repot and now I need some advice on styling.
Need a virt/branch selection
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sorce
Nonsense Rascal
I think here....
You got nice movement and don't have to restart all the branches....
Sorce
You got nice movement and don't have to restart all the branches....
Sorce
Rusty Davis
Shohin
Aeast
Shohin
That is source. Now the question is, when to cut??
Steve Kudela
Shohin
now..................what does the rootage look like?
Aeast
Shohin
Has decent roots, but it was just repotted. Didn't know if that would be to many insults at once?
Steve Kudela
Shohin
I always do cutback before repotting, might be best at this point to leave it be and let it grow the rest of the year. You don't want it jiggling around after repotting. All the while planning for next year. I asked about the rootage because the front and shape is usually determined by the rootage and lower trunk. I see a nice curve down low but would like to see how the rootage comes off of that . That's usually where I start the shaping process.
Aeast
Shohin
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.
Steve Kudela
Shohin
In that light, I'd go with sorce's thought.
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.
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.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
If he's gonna be left with a stick in a pot...
Might as well cross fingers and sharpen saw blades!
Sorce
Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
Beech easy to grow many new roots by ground layer. Can pick any front desired. IF wishing bigger trunk should let grow freely with minor pruning/wiring only for keeper branches
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.No, leave lots of branches. Just remove excess and poorly placed ones.
Yes. There are no usable branches here. I would go further. come on now people! Lets go for good stuff. Life's too short.
Unless you are in your early twenties, this material should be rejected. Trust me!!!
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Aeast
Shohin
Thanks all for your advice and criticism. But is it really wise to cut it back that hard? From what I've seen they don't react well to such drastic chops.
MichaelS, I know this will never make it into an exhibition, but I like it, and to me that's all that matters.
MichaelS, I know this will never make it into an exhibition, but I like it, and to me that's all that matters.
Waltron
Chumono
if healthy, instead of trying to defoliate to improve ramification, you can de-bud american beech instead, remove the buds.
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