I bought it because of the thick trunk and cheap price point. I have nothing that resembles a mature or finished bonsai despite playing around for the last 10 years with no training or mentors and learning more from my mistakes of what not to do. I like his trunk and taper and that it already has some movement, I like the somewhat established nebari. I don't like the 90 degree angle of the lowest branch. What I envisioned when it caught my eye was a broom style after trunk chop and removal of first branch, however I can also see an informal upright in 10-20 years (which has always been the most pleasing to the eyes in my opinion) due to no branch structure development low on trunk, could always attempt grafting something , but you work with what the tree has not what you want it to be.
I was just asking for opinions and sharing what I found. It's only about 6" or less from rootbase to first branch, and I think a broom style from major trunk chop to first node above first branch could make a fun project and has two nice sections that could be air layered.
I enjoy bonsainut because of all the information I learn, but also to hear the input from experienced enthusiasts, maybe someone sees something I don't. Have no friends that share my hobby and my wife is sick of me explaining my visions or plans for my trees.
