Hemlock literati hopeful

[Aeast]

I know this tree isn't much but I've been keeping my eye on it for years to collect and I see potential in it as a literati. Theres a nice little Shari at the base of the trunk and if I can nurse it back to full strength I think it could be nice in a few years.

What would you invision for this tree?

 

[Serloco]

I would over grow it some and cut it back to get the trunk thicker. I wouldnt let it get too much bigger.

 

[Aeast]

I'm kind of confused by this, how would I grow it out to increase trunk diameter without letting it get too big? Also, if I let this grow wild, the foliage will get to far from the trunk and these rarely backbud on old wood.

 

[Serloco]

oh i mean let it over grow some, then cut her back drastically. basics.

 

[Aeast]

I was thinking something along the lines of this. Then either tilt that apex up or down?

 

[JosephCooper]

Tilt the apex up if you do that, and wire it so there isn't a 90 degree bend like that.

I see a good tree, but it'll need lots of work.

 

[Aeast]

Something along the lines of this?

 

[Aeast]

A few close ups

 

[JosephCooper]

Something along the lines of this?

That would look very impressive. If only there was more jin...

 

[Aeast]

Slight angle adjustment

 

[Djtommy]

Something along the lines of this?

The lower trunk has subtle movement, I would not try to make too many short bends on the top. Better to be consistent.

 

[Aeast]

Thanks for the advice. So keep the main trunk line soft and elegant and follow that through to the apex?

 

[Djtommy]

Yeah, I think that could work with this tree, i don’t see a need for Jin on this either

 

[Aeast]

I agree, but how would you go about a dressing the removal of the other branches without having a massive scar?