xxbodhixx

I have no picture now, but I can provide more information.

It seems that I retained almost all of the root ball as it hardly had one. I would guess I kepy 90% or more.

It is in the soil that was in the bed I dug it from (sandy, clay) mixed with pearlite.

I put it in a growing box approximately 12" x 12" x 8".

I pruned only dead branches off, all live branches were spared as it only has a few (this tree is a natural bonsai, it had really been neglected.)

By slow to wet I mean that it is poorly draining soil despite the pearlite. Water sits on top of the soil for 15 - 20 seconds before soaking in.

I think I am settling on root rot or, like you said, just too soggy. I feel like I will probably pull the tree out and inspect the roots for rot then put it in the ground. If anyone objects, let me know because it it deteoriating quickly.

Thanks to all!!

Terry