juniperus chinensis--->>>>>>>> evolution of a Juniperus chinensis over 3 years.

thats going in the right direction - but lots of straight lines jump out at me....a few more soft curves in the trunk and branches will mirror the foliage really well.

fantastic new growth to the foliage pads tho, really good

This tree has potential but it must look like nature designed it and not us.Wind,rain,snow strong sunlight drought,all of these

Nice development in three years. With some refining and a little bit of time you'll have a really nice tree.

merci pour vos avis très éclairés.

Nouvelle formation

I still have to work on dead wood

Vos avis?

Nice! Not sure if you need the lower branch. What do you think:

Removing the lower branch was also my initial reaction, and Dorothy's virtuals seem to support that (at least to my eye). Could probably train one of the other branches down into that area if you feel the need for foliage there...but that current branch looks too "clunky" and comes off the trunk in a strange location.

Chris

Another idea. Maybe too radical but that straight upper trunk is ???

Hi Morgan.
I think the problem with your tree is the position/inclination of the trunk, It seems to be un balanced and falling down instead of just leaning a bit. and the unbalanced and heavy appearance were made heavier by the foliage pad formation riding to much on top of the leaning trunk.

My suggestion is nothing drastic, just minor adjustment of the leaning trunk to the right side. and then form some movement (horizontal) of the foliage pads to the left side, then create a deadwood/shari on the trunk to give some interest on the rather straight trunk.

just my opinion.




The pot would also affect the image portrayed...ordinary pot and not long enough would change the balance too. Slab would also look good.

regards,
jun

Hello Morgan

To me it has to much deadwood....but thats only MHO.
I personally would bend the straight part of the trunk first and than rethink the design again.
There's no need to hurry.

Kind regards
Martin