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Old 12-28-2007, 07:45 AM   #1 (permalink)
centaura
 
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opinions wanted on privet

This is a privet (I believe) that I dug up from the remains of a neighbor's hedge. The identification is very hesitant - its real name is "random weed dug up from outside".

Anyway, I am looking for opinions on the deadwood. This guy is approximately 3 inches tall (7.6cm), and is still in its early developement stage. I have the basic primary branches, the next step is to try for a bit of ramification. I haven't decided whether to keep the dead branch or not. There was originally a few more sub-branches on the dead part, but there was a small accident and they have broken off. I like the way the one branch matches the curve of the trunk line, but I'm not crazy about the contrary motion at the base, where the trunk goes in two different directions. Anyone have any opinions?

-Centaura
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