Mugo pine with drop branch

[Fishtank307]

I scored this very nice mugo pine yesterday. The previous owner styled and maintained it for 11 years.
Before wiring:


After clean-up, light pruning and wiring:


Backside:


Shari:



Will repot this spring

 

[Bu-Jetjet]

Wonderful! I like how you set the initial structure. The pads will have a good start. Are you planning on applying any wood hardener/sealant on the deadwood as well during repot?

 

[Fishtank307]

Wonderful! I like how you set the initial structure. The pads will have a good start. Are you planning on applying any wood hardener/sealant on the deadwood as well during repot?

Thanks! I'm probably going to treat the deadwood with a mix of lime sulphur and ash or ink.

 

[Pine_nut]

Wow! I’m very jealous, that’s a beautiful tree!

 

[Fishtank307]

Repotted this one last week, as the buds were swelling. Chose a Chinese rectangular pot. Maybe a little different, but I like the contrast to the more slender, elegant tree.



The wire was just starting to bite in. I removed it and everything stayed more or less in position.