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I think that the problem with formal upright is that it takes soooooo long. If u decided to take the long, straight, tapering road to this style, you end up starting with a twig. In a pot. With a few alternating branches. That is, if you can actually find something worth it in the first place. Then it takes many years for the trunk to fill out, for your nebari to become worth while and for the whole image to becom majestic. People today just dont have the patience, well, i say...

BE PATIENT!

i like the style and am working on some miniature formal uprights at this time. And i believe that in ten years time, the wait will be worth it. This style is imposing and beautiful, it has the presence and power to make grown men cry if done properly. lets do it properly.

16-Oct-2004	#8
Alasdair bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Aug-2004 Location: Aberystwyth Uni Country: Wales USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 0-1 Posts: 1,100	I think that the problem with formal upright is that it takes soooooo long. If u decided to take the long, straight, tapering road to this style, you end up starting with a twig. In a pot. With a few alternating branches. That is, if you can actually find something worth it in the first place. Then it takes many years for the trunk to fill out, for your nebari to become worth while and for the whole image to becom majestic. People today just dont have the patience, well, i say... BE PATIENT! i like the style and am working on some miniature formal uprights at this time. And i believe that in ten years time, the wait will be worth it. This style is imposing and beautiful, it has the presence and power to make grown men cry if done properly. lets do it properly.