Styling Large Juniper

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I had someone come to me and ask to pay me to work on their bonsai tree that they had purchased and had for around a year.

I did the bottom right branch in one sitting, then decided to take photos before I went any further. I also was a bit disappointed with how I handled that branch.

The apex needed a bit more work, but I was wiring one branch that I ended up breaking, so I figured I’d thin it out a bit and readdress that later.

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All your comments and criticisms are welcome, wanting to learn here.

I will say there were many times I was able to think back on what I’ve learned through Mirai and then proceed with confidence. I love you guys!

Edit: I honestly hate the bones on this tree, but hey, you gotta work with what you’re given.

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I think you did nice work considering the fact you mentioned - it is very boney tree.
The apex feels heavy to me. Is it just a thick bush or any branching there that could be potentially split in two?

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The top of that tree is really killing it for me. Maybe Jin the top above the high right branch.
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As it is, the small tree doesn’t really relate to the main one. Ryan’s idea brings them together

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Definitely agree with you @ryan.marin I’m not sure the owner was as gung ho as I was about removing too much of it. I would absolutely remove that if I felt he really gave me free reign to do as I pleased. I’ll see what he thinks.

@CoffeeCherry The top left has one strong branch that goes straight out with little ramification, and the right side is essentially a conglomeration of long spindly branches :confused:

Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated.

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This is part of what I think puts me off about the tree. They two trunks have nothing to do with each other.