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My advice would be to re-plant this tree in that big container it was in before, and let it grow and thicken for the next 10 years or so.

This material is too young to start styling. Because of the slim trunk and it's young appearance you will not be able to get it to look like a mature tree after styling. Secondly, the taller you want to keep the tree the more emphasis will be laid on that thin trunk. To create an illusion of a thicker trunk, you will really have to make it a very short and compact tree. As you are aiming for a mid-size tree, I would wait a few more years and just let it grow and develop.

14-Jul-2006	#4
Christiaan bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Aug-2005 Location: Rotterdam Country: Netherlands Posts: 36	My advice would be to re-plant this tree in that big container it was in before, and let it grow and thicken for the next 10 years or so. This material is too young to start styling. Because of the slim trunk and it's young appearance you will not be able to get it to look like a mature tree after styling. Secondly, the taller you want to keep the tree the more emphasis will be laid on that thin trunk. To create an illusion of a thicker trunk, you will really have to make it a very short and compact tree. As you are aiming for a mid-size tree, I would wait a few more years and just let it grow and develop.