Scots Pine styling advice

[jaarseth]

I seek advice for styling of this yamadori collected last year. I will lower first branch on the left, but appreciate any other view and ideas.


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[Wires_Guy_wires]

Leave it as it is.
Then next year check where it buds, and reconsider what you want with it. There's plenty of time.

I have a couple like these, and every year they get better. The key is to not want to go too fast. They're young, so they'll look poor for at least another 3 years. That's alright in my opinion.

 

[Shibui]

It is very young so not much to go with yet.
It looks like you have already made the decision to go with informal upright which is a safe choice. It will take a few years before there's enough trunk and enough ramification to do much else with it.
Agree with @Wires_Guy_wires - take some time and allow the tree to develop.

 

[jaarseth]

Thanks for your feedback. I'm pretty new to bonsai, so always nice with with some second opinions.

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

I have a few of these and I love them. My suggestion would be to wire the two remaining branches and put some movement in them. Keep us posted on its progress!

 

[Paradox]

I think this is a good start.
You need to leave it be. Feed and water it and let it do its thing for a while