FredL

Al, this is a very interesting idea and a very interesting thread. I have a couple of questions:

1. Do you think that this principle applies just as well to larger bonsai?

2. In developing larger trees from smaller stock, to you think this process should occur sooner or later? That is, do you think that if a tree lager than the raw material will support is desired, the pre-bonsai stock should be allowed to grow uncontrolled or it should be cut back frequently as in your example and developed more slowly and in a more controlled fashion?


I am relating this thread back to an article that I was very impressed by somewhat recently, "Focal Point Design" and believe it compliments it. Some of my stock, after 2 years of development, seems to have reached a point where, this Spring, I can start styling of it and these sorts of ideas are very helpful.

Best regards, Fred