New stock where to next

Hi guys,

I've done an initial cut back and styling of a JBP i just got whats everyone's thoughts on some of the following.



Currently number 1 is the first rear branch number 2 is a potential first rear branch but is this too close to the 2nd right branch, which one should i remove or should i keep both and wire them in different directions




is as above but the rear view



Is the potential first rear branch too much of a strait line with the 2nd right branch?

The little branch on the left will become the 2nd left side branch once grown.

Everyone's thoughts you be great! =o)

It is difficult to tell from the small photos but I would wire all the branches downward quite a bit and let the tree fill and after a few years of contemplation make a decision.

Hi Mate,

Thanks for the reply. Weird if you click or double click on the photos they will zoom into a larger photo,

After a fair bit of though over the last few days i agree with you , as i have removed a fair bit and chopped the top i'm going to let it rest for 6 months to a year before doing any more work and let the smaller branches thicken a bit and then see where to go from here. At this stage i'm planning on slowly bending the branches downwards and putting a greater bend in the trunk while trying to encourage back budding.