This is the way I prefer to develop bonsai trunks.Well, the trunk is not big enough. But if I cut soon, won’t it stimulate lower branches that maybe I can develop while growing another sacrifice branch?
First things first…what is your vision for the tree? A quick Google search will show many different styles. If you want a big fat trunk, you need big fat growth, no chopping. If you want a literati, it might be time to pick a new leader. At the end of the day, Chinese elm are forgiving and easy beginner trees, so you won’t get too far astray.Well, the trunk is not big enough. But if I cut soon, won’t it stimulate lower branches that maybe I can develop while growing another sacrifice branch?
I don’t think I even yet have first limbs, but something like third from the left on the bottom row would be good.First things first…what is your vision for the tree? A quick Google search will show many different styles. If you want a big fat trunk, you need big fat growth, no chopping. If you want a literati, it might be time to pick a new leader. At the end of the day, Chinese elm are forgiving and easy beginner trees, so you won’t get too far astray.
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