Andrew is very good at his craft! Your fortunate to have him available nearby! Keep a close eye on the wire biting in Sub Alpine Fir has softer bark and can put on growth quickly! This has been very apparent in this one I am developing. The big plus is the ease with which they back bud.A Subalpine Fir I bought off an aging friend — it’s almost even too heavy for me to carry! (around 100 lbs) The trunk diameter is approaching 5 inches.
It was styled this year by Andrew Robson and responded well. I will likely have to continue wiring this thing twice a year for the next 5 years to keep the foliage tips in the right positions.

Very nice combo with the pot and tree colours. This is a copper beech in fall colour!Field Maple and Stewartia Autumn colours in the grow beds.
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This is what I call good bones.The great indoor defoliation experiment is showing signs of success
I ain’t sayin it’s right or best
also this has already probably been done a million times but hey
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