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I think it's the lack of taper with these that create problems-after saying that I really don't have any suggestions

Hi pure hart
I think all your need to do now is to do the secondary branch wiring to define the ramifications ie to flatten out the pads and create the spaces. Also remove the little Jin going down
Cheers RodM

Keep Calm and Ramify wrote:Do you think you will ever be happy with this? - It seems the trunk line was a major issue from the start. Chalk it up as experience gained.
I'm gonna be honest - The next stage in this trees development may be the opening of the bin's lid?

Yes I think you are spot on... I don’t think I will ever be happy with this tree and I’ll end up killing it... so I will donate it to a non bonsai friend that thinks it is amazing and will love it as I could never do...


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Keep going pureheart. I can see potential for a literati semi cascade. Just need to be patient. Let the tree grow some.
Cheers RodM

Thank you for the kind words


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Have you thought of stripping off some bark at the top and creating artificial taper for a literati?

We could style this up and make a cool little bunjin out of it yet. Pm me if you’d like some lessons.


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Thanks but I’ve decided to donate this te to a friend... we’ll see if it will survive...


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