This Acer palmatum var. dissectum ‘Tamukeyama’ was ready for a major styling. I cut back the branches to develop a more compact silhouette and improve ramification closer to the trunk. The wheeping branches were wired upwards. New branches will be grafted in spring.
Before defoliation
After defoliation
After styling
Trunk line when the top section will be removed (photomontage)
Nebari and bark detail
Fall foliage