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only where a branch or a trunk will be bent in the same direction. Obviously for more complex bends or bends where it is necessary the use of grinders to remove internal bers to make the branch more pli- able, I always protect the branch as required.
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At this point we proceed with wiring all the branches on this juniper. inking ahead to the strong lines of the lowered branches that create the primary structure
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of the foliage, wind the wire in the direction of the bend (clockwise to bend to the le , or counterclock- wise to bend to the right). Even the ne branches are wired. It is important that the juniper is strong and well hydrated before wiring, otherwise the Californian has a tendency to lose many ne branches that become weak at their junction when not properly watered. We wire and position the various levels of foliage working our way up to the apex.
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