Please let me know if I've posted this in the wrong forum/area thanks. I'm a bonsai newbie eager to work on some projects.
Lately I've been reading LOTS of threads on this site on most any topic and truly enjoying the array of opinions and knowledge being offered to all. Thanks for having such a fine online bonsai home!
I've got garden shears, bonsai scissors, and some other small tools. Tomorrow I'll be picking up some bonsai soil as well.
I picked up some nursery stock as described/pictured in the URL at the bottom of this post.
I understand now is a good time to prune evergreens (mild Vancouver). I'd like to start on any of the above referenced nursery stock's but have pictured the one below for initial discussion (ideas on others at that URL welcome).
Any overall shape or style come to mind for this interesting (to me anyhow) false cypress? It has compact growth, interesting trunk and I quite like the fan-like sweep of the foliage. I've seen some amazing 'virtual' discussions and would appreciate even just some discussion as to perhaps an appropriate direction with this project? I'm wide open to most any style/form at present. (and will likley try to grow any sizable cuttings off this stock as well).
Thanks in advance!
hinoki picture - cedar picture - white pine - azalea