Mnbonsai

Robert,
I understand your concerns and appretiate your help. I have studying Bonsai for over a year now and understand basic techniques - drainage etc. There is drainage in the Box. I was making a joke about the rubbermaid.
It has been my experience that a style should be kept in mind before removing any branches - at least its how I have been doing it. I have mostly tropicals and deciduous trees now. Some Junipers and only one pine planted outdoors.

I guess I wasnt clear enough about my requests - I am looking for styling "options" from more experienced people than myself, due to the size etc. I usually require this before any removal of material is done. I really dont look to follow others but the wide array of experience here helps my decision making. And to be honest this is the toughest for me to conceive a style for to date.

I realize styling is not prudent now, but I would think that one should have this in mind while reducing the subject.

Im not really chomping at the bit to get a finished tree done, just enough to head in the right direction so I can let it rest until spring.


Again Thanks for your help, hopefully I will get to an end result shortly.
P.S. You are right about finding a Bonsai club near me but I am about 80 mi from the local club so Its not always possible to make them. I have been to a few of the larger group meetings so far.