With spring growth in full swing, BSV members were keen to get advice on the best options for styling as defoliation and trimming activities proceed.  Several interesting varieties were also on display.  See a selection of trees below with some before and after and suggestions for adjustments.

Fig - defoliated and ready for a trim

Fig - now trimmed

Chinese Elm

Chinese Elm - suggested styling

Black Pine

Black Pine - Suggested adjustments

Chinese Elm - trim suggested to improve taper.

Sour Plum - before

Sour Plum - After

Fig - defoliated and ready for trim

Fig - after trim

Golden Larch - virtual styling review!

Port Jackson Fig Group

Olive

Coastal Tea Tree - before

Coastal Tea Tree - after

Japanese Maple Variety

Japanese Maple - before

Japanese Maple - after

Baeckea brevifolia

Baeckea detail

Black Pine - small round pot suggested.