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I got this bendy shimpaku at the national exhibition in 2023. It was in a one gallon nursery can and I “slip potted” it in to a pond basket in April or May of 2024–probably too late for the healthy of the tree. The tree seemed to struggle a bit through the rest of the year. Only putting out a few small extensions up top. Wired some of the lower branches down in fall to try to get more light to the interior which is yellowing/browning out.
I always struggle with vision when it comes to junipers so looking for some advice on where to take it.
I had initially planned a slender, graceful medium sized tree with a ten-Jin at the apex. I also see a much shorter semi cascade on another side as well. I could also lean into the bunjin style and take all the weak bottom growth off.
Is early spring the best time to do a significant foliage reduction so the tree can reallocate resources to the weaker branches or should I wait until the growing season?
I always struggle with vision when it comes to junipers so looking for some advice on where to take it.
I had initially planned a slender, graceful medium sized tree with a ten-Jin at the apex. I also see a much shorter semi cascade on another side as well. I could also lean into the bunjin style and take all the weak bottom growth off.
Is early spring the best time to do a significant foliage reduction so the tree can reallocate resources to the weaker branches or should I wait until the growing season?
