What would you do to this forgotten gem

[kiwimaple]

Please advise, it's middle of summer here

 

[DanaWhicker]

Ohhhhhh..... So much potential there! I love that tree!!!

 

[Weta]

Personally I'd wait till next spring before doing much, when theres juices to help seal wounds and the heat won't bother a repot.
Could use that time to sort a pot or a box planter.

 

[kiwimaple]

Ohhhhhh..... So much potential there! I love that tree!!!

What would you chop

 

[kiwimaple]

Personally I'd wait till next spring before doing much, when theres juices to help seal wounds and the heat won't bother a repot.
Could use that time to sort a pot or a box planter.

I would have thought there's juices now lol, new Zealand, the rootstock is still growing

 

[Weta]

Mine are feeling the heat.

 

[kiwimaple]

Mine are feeling the heat.

Are you new Zealand too

 

[kiwimaple]

Are you new Zealand too

Of course you are your weta

 

[Shibui]

Almost impossible to pick the best option when we can only see 1 angle in a 2D picture as there's no way to see depth or what other branches are at the back but here's one possibility from the side shown.

Chopping those 2 thick, straight branches will give your trunk some taper and some bends.
Not clear how healthy and happy the tree is now but summer can be a good time to chop JM provided you can give it good water and care. The tree can get on with healing the cuts right away. If I was to chop like that now I would also chop any other tall branches to avoid taller branches taking over.

 

[kiwimaple]

Almost impossible to pick the best option when we can only see 1 angle in a 2D picture as there's no way to see depth or what other branches are at the back but here's one possibility from the side shown.
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Chopping those 2 thick, straight branches will give your trunk some taper and some bends.
Not clear how healthy and happy the tree is now but summer can be a good time to chop JM provided you can give it good water and care. The tree can get on with healing the cuts right away. If I was to chop like that now I would also chop any other tall branches to avoid taller branches taking over.

 

[kiwimaple]

I was thinking the same, thanks alot for that, I appreciate it

 

[BrianBay9]

You might air layer now if you plan to chop later. The straight cylinder of a trunk on the left doesn't hold much promise. Maybe there's a spot to air layer higher up that will give you a good start on a second tree.

 

[Davidlpf]

You might air layer now if you plan to chop later. The straight cylinder of a trunk on the left doesn't hold much promise. Maybe there's a spot to air layer higher up that will give you a good start on a second tree.

You read my mind!