Hi there
I know this is hardly a bonsai, but as i have a few months to wait till I can layer the top, I thought it might be worth discussion. It is currently autumn here..err fall
I live in south australia (hot dry summers and mild winters...frost? whats that??).Unfortunately, it is hard to get any good material for cold climate trees in my area. This hornbeam is currently about 9 feet tall, it is 10cm at the base and the picture shows the bottom 50cm up to point F.
My questions are..
1. Points A and B both have two options for the branch, thick and thin. The larger branches are very flexible and will be more so come spring. Would you choose the larger or smaller branches?
2. Behind point C there is a back branch, would you use this back branch or use the side branch at C and either wait for a bud (HaHa) or graft a back branch between points B and C?
3. Where would you cut the top off? Im thinking E but I havent done it yet!
I look forward to any replies, thanks
Jules
