Cedrus Atlantica & the wiring of secondary/tertiary branches

[siddhar]

Hi all, I have a couple of Cedars which have the main branching wired out and set into place. I wondering how to style and shape the secondary/tertiary branches. Should they also be wired down on an angle Should I be creating pads similar to that of styling Junipers

I can up load some pics later this afternoon if need be

[Handy Mick]

Do normal trees of this variety have their branches on this downward angle?

Mick

[siddhar]

Im new to working with Cedars Mick, thats why Im asking for help.

[siddhar]

[Grant Bowie]

Hi Sidhar,

If it looks like it needs it then do it. If it suits the style then do so.

Once the tree has maTured you can probably just trim for compactness.

A pic would help.

Grant

[Andrew Legg]

I have heard that the way to go with Junipers and I'm guessing the same could very well apply to Cedars is that the primary and secondary branches create the profile when viewed from the top, and that the tertiary branches are used to create the profile from the side. If you want your branch structure visible (which is a styling choice up to you entirely), that means primaries down, secondaries slightly upwards from there and tertiaries between 45 degrees and straight up making the pads. Don't know if that makes any sense, and having said it, I think it is very much a function of the style you are trying to achieve.

[siddhar]

I have heard that the way to go with Junipers and I'm guessing the same could very well apply to Cedars is that the primary and secondary branches create the profile when viewed from the top, and that the tertiary branches are used to create the profile from the side. If you want your branch structure visible (which is a styling choice up to you entirely), that means primaries down, secondaries slightly upwards from there and tertiaries between 45 degrees and straight up making the pads. Don't know if that makes any sense, and having said it, I think it is very much a function of the style you are trying to achieve.
Andrew Legg

Thanks Andrew, great advice, that makes perfect sense.