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I agree with Bart that your tree is likely benjamina which is sometimes reluctant to break back after trunk chops.
I would suggest.
1. The tree must be healthy and growing.
2. Chop it during the middle of its best growth spurt.
3. Do not repot it at the same time as you chop. Wait until the tree is growing well after the chop. That may be 3-6 months!
4. Figure out how tall you wish the tree to be and make the chop 8 inches longer than the finished height of the tree.
This allows room for erratic sprouting.
5. Grafting may be needed depending on how irregular the regrowth.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Jerry

10-Apr-2005	#6
Jerry Meislik bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Nov-2003 Location: Whitefish Montana Country: United States USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 465	I agree with Bart that your tree is likely benjamina which is sometimes reluctant to break back after trunk chops. I would suggest. 1. The tree must be healthy and growing. 2. Chop it during the middle of its best growth spurt. 3. Do not repot it at the same time as you chop. Wait until the tree is growing well after the chop. That may be 3-6 months! 4. Figure out how tall you wish the tree to be and make the chop 8 inches longer than the finished height of the tree. This allows room for erratic sprouting. 5. Grafting may be needed depending on how irregular the regrowth. Good luck and keep us posted. Jerry __________________ Jerry Meislik Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 http://www.bonsaihunk.us/