chefnixer

Hey all,

I am pretty new to bonsai and havent yet takin any trees from the ground. I found a pine(not sure what kind yet) that i think is atleast 16 yrs old. I remember my grandpa planting it when i was young. It is not very big MAYBE 3 ft tall, but i think it would be a great tree. I plan on leaving it in the ground till spring(probably a good idea right?) and then put it into a training pot. As I have not done this before wondering if anyone could tell me how you gage what size pot you should use for the first repot. The reason why I worry is I live in zone 3-4 and dont want it to die over its first winter and would hate to lose it as my grandpa planted it. I am also hoping it grows a little quicker when I move it as I think its just in a bad spot(on a hill and under other trees). Anyone have any good tips for me or have much experience in a cold winter area like myself?

Thanks

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