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Clean up
We rst spray the wood with water and let the layer of dirt become loose. A er, we use a wire brush to gently remove the grit. We take precautions in not scraping the wood. Always clean the wood along the grain, never crosswise. We apply water to remove the dirt.
Once clean, we apply lime sulfur to the wood. We should always wet the wood for better absorption.
We use the wire brush gently in order not to scrape or damage the wood. The aim is too clean and bring out the wood’s natural texture, not to create artificial traces.
Wood should be wet not damp. This enables better effectiveness.
NEW POT
Now that the canopy is complete, it’s time to select the nal pot.
e present pot is quite large, serving the purposes of development. From an aesthetic standpoint, the present pot does not allow the tree to shine. Its excessive visual weight competes with the canopy and its shape and straight lines do not harmonize with the design.
I found this Izumiya in the Tokoname region of Japan. I think it will bring out the best features of the tree. e base will now have a principal role in the design, formerly overshadowed by the old pot. e present shape of the container matches the tree perfectly and its height and feet give the tree better dynamism and rightward wind direction.
Wild olives do not develop copious root systems, but after a couple of years, this one has grown substantially.
After changing container.
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