AusBonsai

Pretty sure this tree is an azalea "kurume" ive had it for app. 8mths and have just styled it to a sumo style hope you like it...

nice nebari i reckon that was the right decision

post photos wen the branches fill in

Nice Work
Never be too scared to reduce a tree to improve it. Just look what Pup does
Ken

Now that's how to make a rangy, straight trunked fairly blah tree into something that has heaps of potential and get the emphasis back where the interest is, close to the ground. With small flowers and small leaves it will be a great size and a great start. Is there a bit of reverse taper? Only means you will have to pick your front carefully to conceal it as best you can. Nice start.

Do you think there will be any die-back from the work?
Will be a great lil' tree in the future.

Hi Lowlegs. I got a very similar one that I am hesitating to do some work with it as I worry about die-back. To avoid stealing your thread, I'll create a new one to ask for opinion later.
Cheers,
DK

i find that giving them enough room to die back is essential and also the use of cutting paste i use a simple one of non-toxic clay and vegetable oil it works great...