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Post by Sabamiki AKA Craig »

:flag: I was going to wire this one what do u ausbonsaiers think, too early
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You could wire the Main stem to get movement in it while growing on. I assume this is what you are in tending as it is in a Poly Box

Othe wise just let go mad and then trunck chop later
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Post by shibui »

Leptospermum get rigid very quickly so if you need to wire you should do it now. Later it is likely to be unbendable. Take care when bending - A number of the natives I have worked on are very brittle and snap with just the smallest bend. Cut and grow may be better for shaping.
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