I collected this tree in the May 2008. There is 12" of rootbase exposed at the soil line and the trunk extended 46" above when it was first planted. The rootbase is actually much wider but for now has several extra inches of soil. My plan for this tree is create a Flat-top by developing several tapering and ramifying branches from the top of the trunk. I am hoping that this method will address two areas. First, I am hoping to create a very natural looking flat-top. I have been collecting photos of the natural examples of this style for several years now and I am developing a general notion as to how to grow and develop the branch structure. The second area this method will hopefully help correct is the huge diagonal scar that so many folks use when developing BC bonsai. With this method I hope to only have scarring at the very apex of the trunk and with come careful carving I believe this can be treated in a manner that will lead to a natural transition. I suspect it will take at least 5 years of intensive training for this method to achieve a "show"able state. I have also begun applying this method to several other BC of various sizes. I will be posting pictures of all of them eventually. These pictures are not great but show the very first pruning of this tree.
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