Juniper/Juniperus
x pfitzeriana Tanuki
Progression Series
The
original piece of deadwood that the tree is attached to was found
whilst clearing a garden a few years ago.
2002.
After soaking the wood in preservative for 2 months to protect
it from rotting, a young Juniper was attached to in a channel
cut into the back of the deadwood; the trunk was held firmly in
position using small brass screws.
June 2004.
The tree has been allowed to recover for a couple of years. Some
occasional pinching and pruning helped increase the density of
the foliage.
The deadwood
has also had some minor carving to reduce the size of the 'jins'.
August 2004.
After styling. The tree has been heavily pruned back and every remaining
branch wired into position.
Spring
2005. The tree is planted into an Erin Pot built by Vic Harris.
