Arnie

Hi Krlix.

How patient are you? This is one of the key attributes of good bonsai practice. Sometimes its better to just leave young material planted in the ground for a few years and let it grow freely to develop a thicker trunk and improve options for a branch structure.....its hard, many here will admit attacking a tree as soon as possible and getting it wired into some kind of bonsai shape and into a pot. But, the rewards of being patient are far greater.

My advice to you if you really want to aim for a tree as your example is to plant this Juniper in your garden, feed and water well and let it grow for a few years to thicken and develop. But if that burning desire to create something right now is still there then post a few more pics of all angles and I'm sure the kind BT folks will advise and even offer a virtual or two.

Why not buy another one....plant one to grow on and style the other as shoin.

Good luck, keep the enthusiasm going.....sounds like your blood is turning to sap already!!

Arnie

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