Nate.bonsai wrote:Base C is the pick for me. Given that a large amount of carving will be involved no matter what, I say pick the most attractive base and work from there.
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Yeah C was my pick for nebari but the trunk does lean forwatd quite a bit
wrcmad wrote:View C has the most attractive nabari, but the trunk angle is all wrong. If you can lean the front trunk back to at least near vertical without lifting the base roots out of the soil level, then I'd go with C. Otherwise, A would be my choice as the trunk angle makes a better starter, and the nebari is still pretty good IMO.
Either way, I'd remove the rear trunk of either view, and reduce the height slightly before growing a new leader.
Not sure if I can lean it back without pull I ng the roots out of the soil. A still has a great nebari so also an option. This would mean the trunk leans away from the veiwer.
Matt S wrote:Hi Josh,
Nice pick up. Front A or C work for me. I like the way the extending root balances the lean of the trunk, classic example of a slant style.
What you do with it also depends on where you get new shoots, it wouldn't have to be a broom. I don't have a lot of experience with dug up lillypilly's but make sure the shoots you want are strong and established before you decide which ones you want i.e. give yourself some options this early in development. Obviously any major branches or new leaders are going to take a long time to thicken sufficiently to work with that massive trunk but you said yourself this is a long project.
Well done in spotting the tree and transplanting it successfully. Look forward to future updates.
Matt.
Shoots on this are NOT a problem. Its throwing buds everywhere and i mean everywhere. These grow like weeds here so it should put on good growth once it gets going again.
Watto wrote:Firstly you are officially mad - and welcome to the gang. I too like C and I would remove the "back trunk" and reduce the thinner one by about 20 cm or so, and then let it rest for at least twelve months. I have a few really big bonsai and they are so worthwhile and giving that you wonder why you bother with anything under a two person carry.
Good luck with it and please keep us posted.
Yep always knew I was mad, this just confirms it
I see you post something I have to look to see if it's another monster and you rarely disappoint
Yeah I find working on some of my small trees frustrating cause its hard to get into the branches, this one I'll just about be able to climb into to wire.
Thanks for the ideas guys. Some good points made and food for thought. I'll sit and look at it some more with above comments noted and see what jumps out at me. I have an idea that I need to work to see if it could work or not. I'll update this thread as it progresses.
Cheers
Josh
probably should have done something with it already 
