2003
The tree was left for 2005 to recover, during this time I fed the tree and ensured it had plenty of light.
In order to reduce the stress to an already weak tree I reduced 50% of the branches and the other 50% in 2004.
2006
Following branch shortening I concentrated on re-building the structure of the tree. Pinching back hard to improve ramification.
The bark is soft and easily damaged so I used guy wires to bring the branches down.
In order to improve the health and speed trunk increase I initially used Biogold slow release feed.
2007
In order to improve the root structure I moved to Acadama mix. I also switched to a liquid feed of weak low nitrogen at every watering.
I focused on filling spaces in the branch structure.
Looking ahead the surface roots are a bit one sided so I am considering root grafting or hormone treatment for 2008.