It grew strong for the first season and it started off very well this spring too.
That´s why I decided to give this tree an initial styling.
I am getting obvious responses on social media sites as - it need more taper, etc.. :)
I know.
But I see this tree in miniature as it could be in nature very well pictured too - dead trunk, young branch forming a new crown.
Yes, it needs taper. But tell it to this young branch. It wants to grow and it will, eventually thickening up a new trunk leader.
I might keep some sacrifice branch to help it with it.
Or I might not and will enjoy it as it is - just a young branch forming a new crown on a trunk, that was once massive and it still need some catching up to do.
Video of the process here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KchAXhVmAIk
Beeing brutally honest: you do not need a better taper, you just need a new and better tree. Even worse: You know it better than me.
OdpovedaťOdstrániťAnd just because its you - you will try whatever you know to keep it going. And that is exactly one of your traits that I do like.
Good luck.
Thanx mate :)
OdpovedaťOdstrániťAllright I will sell this tree and try to find nicer one :D