Final Styling "Lazy"

Several months have past since repotting Lazy in her final pot. She has recuperated well and is flourishing. Although I prefer to wire my Hinokis in the fall, I decided to proceed now with the final styling and readjust as necessary during the fall wiring.


This is where we left off in spring, the tree is nice and healthy.


This is the tree as of 27 June 09. The rough work for this tree is pretty much done. As you know I have a penchant for Chinese styling, Lazy is suitable for this type of styling which in my opinion is a little more fluid.

This is more or less the final front. During the next repot it will be necessary to rotate the tree counter clockwise about 15-20 degrees in order for it to sit properly in the pot. I believe this will be achievable given the root mass. Although this pot was chosen as its final resting place, the overall silhouette may prevent this. We will have to see.

In upcoming years detail wiring, positioning, pruning and pinching will place the foliage pad where needed to hide the foreshortening necessary with regards to the major branches. The crown will continue to be developed and rounded. The deadwood will also be refined and lime sulphured.