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CASE I
FIRST PHASE OF FORMATION
The trunk of this wild olive is quite sinuous and very elegant. The design objective must be in harmony with its inherent characteristics. AS such, the canopy design will have ample spacing, allowing the viewer opportunity to appreciate its rugged bark and beautiful shari, which extends from top to bottom.
July, 2005. We only
have a trunk and
weak branches. At this moment, we allow the tree to gain strength. For that purpose, we placed the tree in a larger pot, thus allowing vigorous growth.
A year later, the tree has gained the necessary strength and vigor to withstand initial shaping. Growth is young and flexible.
Following our design plan, we wire the branches that will make up the branch structure. The unnecessary growth is quickly eliminated. Note that the terminal buds have not been removed. This allows the branches to elongate and gain girth.
May, 2008. The process has been repeated. Branches keep thickening and new spontaneous growth of secondary branching appears.
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is example shows the tasks to be performed during the rst phase of formation of branches. Let’s see the developments during those three years.
e objectives are:
• Creation of a design that brings out the inherent
potential of the tree.
• Determine the front and planting angle of the tree. • Creation of the main branches, using the
predetermined line.
• Creation of the secondary and tertiary branches.
• Allow maximum girth of the branch structure. e
primary branches will need more time to thicken.
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