MTM Bald Cypress progression thread

I went back and looked at the fotos. I missed the "V" early on and thought you were going higher up the tree branch structure. I'm starting to see your vision...😁😁😁
 
The tree is doing great! I would have a hard time cutting that much off, but it's not my vision...
I used to have a hard time too until I realized that, in order to get taper at the branches, I need to build them one segment at a time. As time goes on the segments get shorter and shorter.
 
Agreed! I also misunderstood where he was going with the overall shaping of the tree. :eek:
 
Forgot to post this last week.

Top main branches are in place and I'm ready to start working on ramification of the secondary and tertiary branching. Took the wire off and cut a ring like CR said, then used a hand saw to cut, applied duct seal cut paste. I should've taken close up pics.

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Wire bite and opinions are welcome. Left about four inches.

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Looking at CajunRiders other threads I should probably cut the other branches back.
If it were mine I would promote the small branch and wire it to be the major branch. It is already there at near perfect length and diameter proportion.
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If it were mine I would promote the small branch and wire it to be the major branch. It is already there at near perfect length and diameter proportion.
I did give that consideration before I chopped and I really like the idea. Instant taper is awesome. Hmmm I'll sleep on it. :)
 
If it were mine I would promote the small branch and wire it to be the major branch. It is already there at near perfect length and diameter proportion.
Here's the branch tape, wire, zip tie, job. The tape didn't hold like I wanted so I tripled down, :) I should probably take the zip tie off.
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I saw you trimming back a few of your BC branches. Should I cut the long branches back or wait?

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Here's the branch tape, wire, zip tie, job. The tape didn't hold like I wanted so I tripled down, :) I should probably take the zip tie off.
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I saw you trimming back a few of your BC branches. Should I cut the long branches back or wait?

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Wait. Let the low branches grow big. I cut mine in anticipation of moving. I’d rather short branches than broken ones.
 
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