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Old 13-Jan-2006   #4
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Too bad you didn't post a before picture. I know that as a beginner I am prone to too much chopping and in the process I lose something that a more experienced bonsai artist would have chosen to work with.

-Sterling



Yeah, I agree. It all just happens so fast you know? You get a whole bunch of material and start chopping away without thinking of taking pictures first. I actually didnt have a camera at the time.



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leave it alone for a couple years to let it recover and grow more for you to work with again. i would put it in the ground or in an oversized pot, then just make sure it is taken care of, but no more work for now

-ChrisM




Very good advice I'm sure! The initial pruning of this one was done back in September. I combed out the roots and pruned them a bit, just the ones that hung way lower than the main root system. The roots actually only fill the top 1/3 of the pot, so there is some room to grow. I didnt really plan on doing any more to it now, but I guess I kind of like to make long term plans for my trees. Thanks for the replies.
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