I left the tree completely alone for several years. It looked kind of weak, the foliage was only growing very little. In 2004 I edited some branches and attached some guy wires.
Finally in spring of 2005 the tree looked healthy enough for a serious first styling. Here the pictures before in spring 2005.
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