bonsaikc

I'd have to go with air layering just above the reverse taper. This tree seems too tall by about 100% to me. If you let the branches grow out, you may or may not be able to fill in that area, but then what do you have? A tall, thick trunk with no taper.

This trunk has a lot of character which will become spectacular as two shorter trees.

As to the top of the tree, I would remove the heavy chunk on the left, thin it considerably. It is getting far too strong and needs to be restrained.

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