arrrgh help!

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a few angles
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Maybe not so much with the semi cascade now I can see the tree better.
It's definitely a nice tree though
Check this thread out, possibly something similar
viewtopic.php?f=104&t=18686
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That is really nice! Would it be too late now to prune it back that hard?
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I was advised by more experienced members that now is a good time to trim.
Just remember that a juniper branch needs green on it to survive.
I'd give it a good soaking in seasol after you prune too.
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Probably being a little too timid here, lol, the trunk flows down behind, so I can't really see where the apex would be, I am a bit scared to do too much bending incase I crack another branch :P
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helps if I add the pics
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Is there a way to bend a branch/trunk upwards? I wanted to bring the trunk into a little more of an upright position
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would notching it be the best way?
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