Hello all. I posted this tree awhile back. However, only the initial work was done at the time. I figured I would post a new thread with up to date pictures.

The first pic was the tree as purchased. Before I purchased it , I inspected it and found some workable qualities.

Pic 2 shows the initial work. Which entailed using the tree's side as it's new front and also tilting the tree. Next, almost all of the large cascade branch was cut off, along with a bit of the top of the tree.

Pic 3 The next season, the second set of chops were made. Completely removing the remaining cascade and the top.

Pic 4 is after the first wiring. I used black rubber tape to bend one of the back branches to create a side branch.

Continued in next post...

Wow, that is such a distinct difference, really great tree... very quality work on it, I must admit when i saw the first picture I thought the trees' future was hopeless... guess I was looking at it a lil too 2D

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Thank you youngsai and RJNick. Even when a tree initially looks like it may not have potential or problems. Sometimes exploring it from all angles might yield a view that can make a very nice tree.

Rob

Hell Augustine.

If I remember correctly, I think I started the first chops in Spring.  I used cut paste on any cut more than 1/2 an inch. Late that Fall, about 6 months later, I think I completed the chops. Then it was left alone until the following Spring. In Spring, branches were chosen and the tree was wired.

In regards to needle removal. White pine needles should be cut with scissors and not plucked. White pines are different than black pines. With white pine, if you pull the needles, you can damage the cambium and affect the growth in that area.

Thank you for noticing the vigor. All parts of the tree are equally strong. After the initial styling in early Spring, no work was to be done all season. The tree would be allowed to grow untouched to recover from the work.

Here are a couple of pics. The first is a virt of the initial work. The second is a relatively accurate size comparison before and after.

Rob