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CASE I FIRST PHASE OF FORMATION

The trunk of this wild This example shows the tasks to be performed during
olive is quite sinuous the first phase of formation of branches. Let’s see the
and very elegant. The developments during those three years.
design objective must
be in harmony with its The objectives are:
inherent characteristics. • Creation of a design that brings out the inherent
AS such, the canopy
design will have ample potential of the tree.
spacing, allowing the • Determine the front and planting angle of the tree.
viewer opportunity to • Creation of the main branches, using the
appreciate its rugged predetermined line.
bark and beautiful shari, • Creation of the secondary and tertiary branches.
which extends from top • Allow maximum girth of the branch structure. The
to bottom. primary branches will need more time to thicken.

July, 2005. We only
have a trunk and
weak branches. At this
moment, we allow the
tree to gain strength. For
that purpose, we placed
the tree in a larger pot,
thus allowing vigorous
growth.

A year later, the tree has
gained the necessary
strength and vigor to
withstand initial shaping.
Growth is young and
flexible.

Following our design
plan, we wire the
branches that will make
up the branch structure.
The unnecessary growth
is quickly eliminated.
Note that the terminal
buds have not been
removed. This allows the
branches to elongate
and gain girth.

May, 2008. The process
has been repeated.
Branches keep
thickening and new
spontaneous growth of
secondary branching
appears.
.

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