Then, a couple key removal of limbs that detract from front view.

Sometimes, it is difficult to make the decision to eliminate a large healthy limb…but once done, the decision’s merits are affirmed…I think!

Some shots of the initial styling including moving lowest limbs in position to become stronger elements in the future and exposing the trunkline.

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Update on cedar #bonsai …

Great growth after repotting with new soil…now to add fertilizer and get back on track. Some thinning is also in order.

Proof that the repot was overdue.

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The tree was placed into a more appropriate sized container, after preparing with tie downs, coarse drainage layer, and new granular soil prepared.

Once nestled into place and secured, additional granular mix more suitable for pines was placed sand tamped in to fill all voids.

The pot size is more appropriate to show than for further development, but I wanted to take the long road with the tree.

Final photo shows how much inappropriate soil was removed from this tree…and although I didn’t quite bare root it…which would have been risky…the fact that the tree’s roots were not doing well means that such drastic soil removal was probably best in the long run.

Time will tell.

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