soonami

Very nice tree, could you give us some description of it's size becky?

The trunk line is very nice and full of movement, you will definitely want to choose a styling for the tree that will accentuate this attribute of the tree. But you are probably better off right now learning how to work with pines in the first place. I don't have any experience with ponderosas, so I can offer no help, but with material like this you really want to make sure you are using horticulturally sound techniques. So seek out information and advice on needling reduction, candle pruning, wiring, soil, repotting, etc.

From my initial impression, I see a literati cascade or a semi-cascade, but in the end it's all about what will show off the best part of this tree the most