Getting after this Juniperus chinensis 'Trautman'

Eckhoffw

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Made one last trip to Gertens’s nursery today. IMG_2692.jpeg
After scouring the rows of clearance plants, I came across this solo Trautman juniper. I thought it was a steal for 20$.

Narrow spire like growth habit. We will see how it wires up.
IMG_2693.jpegI started by removing just the debris and dead material.
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From there decided on a front. IMG_2707.jpegWith some movement left to right, I’m thinking windswept.
IMG_2707.jpegAdding some wire and branch selection.
IMG_2713.jpegJinning the top, with a new leader wired up.

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This morning, I put a couple more wires on and decided I’ve done enough for now. IMG_2716.jpeg

Hopefully I didn’t do too much. A very fun Friday evening activity.
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Any thought on how to improve this design are very welcome.
 

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