Another Willow Leaf

[The Ficus Guy]

Hi all,



I've had this tree since March of 2012, so this is just a short progression to show how far it's come since then.

Here's the tree as first purchased:

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Received it's first pruning/styling in August 2012:

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And here we are as of tonight. I cut the old leader away and have 3 possible branches that could become the new leader:

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The cut paste is covering a spot where I removed a few branches. I really can't wait until I can start moving the growth on those two branches in closer to the trunk, but as for now I have to deal with them. Needs more growing time, but it'll get there.

Comments are always welcome.

[Boics]

G'day TFG.

Nice looking beginnings of a Bonsai here.
I really like the foliage on these tree's - nice and thin.
I must get one for myself in the near future.

Out of curiosity why did you chop the old leader?

Also what style / future do you have planned?

Cheers,

[The Ficus Guy]

G'day TFG.

Nice looking beginnings of a Bonsai here.
I really like the foliage on these tree's - nice and thin.
I must get one for myself in the near future.

Out of curiosity why did you chop the old leader?

Also what style / future do you have planned?

Cheers,

Thanks!

Once I decided on the front, the old leader would have been in the back of the tree, so I had to bring it toward the front, which is why I got rid of it. I guess I'm shooting for a kind of upright tree with this guy.