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The information already supplied above is correct. As best I know F. microcarpa is the real name with 'retusa' a variety of microcarpa.
As to the large roots and reverse taper, it is the genetics of this tree variety to form these turnip-like roots. If you layer it, I will predict that the new roots that form will eventually get "turnipy" again.
The best way to handle it is to raise the roots up and to use the roots as a trunk(s). Moss the base to help reduce the reverse taper look.
Hope this helps.
Jerry

18-Mar-2005	#6
Jerry Meislik bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Nov-2003 Location: Whitefish Montana Country: United States USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 465	The information already supplied above is correct. As best I know F. microcarpa is the real name with 'retusa' a variety of microcarpa. As to the large roots and reverse taper, it is the genetics of this tree variety to form these turnip-like roots. If you layer it, I will predict that the new roots that form will eventually get "turnipy" again. The best way to handle it is to raise the roots up and to use the roots as a trunk(s). Moss the base to help reduce the reverse taper look. Hope this helps. Jerry __________________ Jerry Meislik Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 http://www.bonsaihunk.us/