Juniper progression thread

[IsaM]

Picked this Juniper up about 2 years ago. It quite quickly had a nasty batch of mites so have spent a lot of that time getting it back to full health.

Gave it a first styling in October last year. Given historical health issues have left plenty of foliage on there and have tried to minimise wire so at some point will get a more refined styling. In the mean time would appreciate some thoughts:

1. There are currently four main pads below the apex. Would you try and split these up into smaller pads going up the tree or leave as is?
2. Do you feel apex is in the right place? The top of the trunk tilts that way so have pushed the apex over there not sure if i have pushed it too far/not far enough?
3. It’s in a relatively cheap pot at the moment, all being well will get a repot in the next twelve months, thoughts on type of pot, shape, depth etc?

Appreciate any views!
Isa

 

[WavyGaby]

Picked this Juniper up about 2 years ago. It quite quickly had a nasty batch of mites so have spent a lot of that time getting it back to full health.

Gave it a first styling in October last year. Given historical health issues have left plenty of foliage on there and have tried to minimise wire so at some point will get a more refined styling. In the mean time would appreciate some thoughts:

1. There are currently four main pads below the apex. Would you try and split these up into smaller pads going up the tree or leave as is?
2. Do you feel apex is in the right place? The top of the trunk tilts that way so have pushed the apex over there not sure if i have pushed it too far/not far enough?
3. It’s in a relatively cheap pot at the moment, all being well will get a repot in the next twelve months, thoughts on type of pot, shape, depth etc?

Appreciate any views!
Isa

Nice tree
1. Yes, I would split up the mass of foliage so its in slightly different planes. It would be best to wire out all the primaries to place them.
2. I think so. I like the harmonious design of the apex and main branch to the left.
3. I like the masculine pot shape and the femine features of the lip and feet to complement the feel of the tree. I think a shallower pot with similar features would be great going forward.