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I kind of agree with Andrew. Trees grow! I have seen numerous articles showing a tree over a long time span (20 to 30 years) and the numerous style changes the tree has been thru. Some with the original owner, some with a new owner. Bonsai are not historical buildings. If properly cared for, they grow and change. Buildings, if properly cared for, stay the same (although some need to change also). Look at the tree. If it needs changing, change it. It's your tree now.

16-Nov-2005	#5
jjeter bonsaiTALK Adept Join Date: Mar-2005 Location: North Charleston, SC Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 232	I kind of agree with Andrew. Trees grow! I have seen numerous articles showing a tree over a long time span (20 to 30 years) and the numerous style changes the tree has been thru. Some with the original owner, some with a new owner. Bonsai are not historical buildings. If properly cared for, they grow and change. Buildings, if properly cared for, stay the same (although some need to change also). Look at the tree. If it needs changing, change it. It's your tree now.