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The pictures are a big help--I would not prune any foliage off at this time. I can see that you want to eliminate the long straight part eventually in favor of the lower trunk, which has all the movement. But the foliage is all out on the end with the exception of the one branch closer to the base. Keep all the branches for now and fertilize well through the growing season; they will help to strengthen the tree. If all goes well and growth is good, you can begin to chase the foliage back closer to the trunk. Grafting may be an option for you to get branches lower down on the trunk while you are whittling the branches further out closer in to the trunk. Are you close to nurseries that offer workshops? It would be a great help to you to take the tree to a "bring your own tree" workshop with an experienced professional.

16-May-2007	#4
gregb bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Jan-2005 Location: Hood River OR Country: U.S. USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 466	The pictures are a big help--I would not prune any foliage off at this time. I can see that you want to eliminate the long straight part eventually in favor of the lower trunk, which has all the movement. But the foliage is all out on the end with the exception of the one branch closer to the base. Keep all the branches for now and fertilize well through the growing season; they will help to strengthen the tree. If all goes well and growth is good, you can begin to chase the foliage back closer to the trunk. Grafting may be an option for you to get branches lower down on the trunk while you are whittling the branches further out closer in to the trunk. Are you close to nurseries that offer workshops? It would be a great help to you to take the tree to a "bring your own tree" workshop with an experienced professional.