結束の除去 (3 月)
2026/05/30
Wire removal from new shoots. All leaves seemed hardened off. Shoots had very little reversion of shape after removal. Very slight wire bite in places. Can maybe/barely see new buds appearing from cut leaves.
落葉 / 針の除去 (4 月)
2026/05/03
For first growing season after purchase, didn't want to try 'partial outer canape defoliation'. Still trimmed a few leaves on each vigorous new growth branch, to promote side branch budding. Then wired the longest shoots .
Mid May 2026

