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Clean up

We first spray the wood with water and let the layer of
dirt become loose. After, we use a wire brush to gently
remove the grit. We take precautions in not scraping
the wood. Always clean the wood along the grain,
never crosswise. We apply water to remove the dirt.

Once clean, we apply lime sulfur to the wood. We
should always wet the wood for better absorption.

We use the wire brush gently in order
not to scrape or damage the wood.
The aim is too clean and bring out the
wood’s natural texture, not to create
artificial traces.

Wood should be wet not damp. This
enables better effectiveness.

NEW POT

Now that the canopy is complete, it’s time to select the final pot.
The present pot is quite large, serving the purposes of development.
From an aesthetic standpoint, the present pot does not allow the tree
to shine. Its excessive visual weight competes with the canopy and its
shape and straight lines do not harmonize with the design.
I found this Izumiya in the Tokoname region of Japan. I think it
will bring out the best features of the tree. The base will now have a
principal role in the design, formerly overshadowed by the old pot.
The present shape of the container matches the tree perfectly and its
height and feet give the tree better dynamism and rightward wind
direction.

Wild olives do not
develop copious root
systems, but after
a couple of years,
this one has grown
substantially. After changing container.

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