The goal for this large juniper is to raise the lower branch, then bring the trunk down at more of an angle.

Heavy rebar is attached to the lower branch. Padding in the form of wood blocks is used to protect the bark. Wires are placed to keep the rebar in position.

In this demonstration, wrecking bars were used, but 1/2" or 5/8" rebar works equally well and has the advantage of ribs which will keep wires from sliding.

Copper wire is looped between the upper trunk and heavy lower branch. This will be used as a turnbuckle to help keep things in position as the two levers are pulled together.

After the first bend is made, a brief chalk talk on bending principles. A second wire is looped, and further leverage is exerted to bring the top to a lower position.

After the second wire is looped, bending begins. The top is pulled down, causing the first wire to become slack, while the second is tightened. The first wire can now be removed. Further bending is possible repeating this procedure over a period of days. The guy wire will remain in place for a period of at least two years.