Velodog2
Chumono

I am beginning to think ahead to when the lower branches are too long and considering how to make it into a tiny bunjin.
It's less than 4 inches tall a
You's a fine mutha ****er when you back but on old wood!It's nice looking...
Does it back but on old wood?
Hehehee! I didn't even see that one....You's a fine mutha ****er when you back but on old wood!
This is exactly what I thought : "Why does Velodog feels like that about this tiny, cute tree?"View attachment 156771 ... ...It seems I was excessively negative about it in my initial posting. I actually like it quite a bit... ...
If I may share my opinion, I would also say not worth it.... ...I've also considered splitting the trunk lengthwise on the back and flaring it out to create more width just above the base, which has worked ok for me with junipers, but not sure it's worth the risk... ...
You can still enjoy your little gem in its present form and renew your enjoyment in its future bunjin form... ...Nonetheless, this tree has been in that pot for six or seven years now and I could shorten most of the longer branches if I wanted to still. So everything is temporary, but it still has some good years... ...