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Andrew

It despends on what kind of tree you want. If you want a fatter trunk then it has to go into the ground. If you want to keep it thin then keep it where it is. I'm guessing this is a Zelkova (Japanese grey bark elm). The good thing about getting a thin trunk is that you can decide early on what kind of direction you intend to go with the tree. I guess on of the keys is to get nice movement into the trunk and good root base. Movement of trunk can be achieved by wire or clip and grow. A nice root base can be achieved by yearly trimming of the downward moving, directly underneath the trunk, roots.

David

3-Dec-2002	#8
DavidN bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2002 Location: Melbourne Country: Australia USDA Zone: 9-10 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 3,350	Andrew It despends on what kind of tree you want. If you want a fatter trunk then it has to go into the ground. If you want to keep it thin then keep it where it is. I'm guessing this is a Zelkova (Japanese grey bark elm). The good thing about getting a thin trunk is that you can decide early on what kind of direction you intend to go with the tree. I guess on of the keys is to get nice movement into the trunk and good root base. Movement of trunk can be achieved by wire or clip and grow. A nice root base can be achieved by yearly trimming of the downward moving, directly underneath the trunk, roots. David