Decided to repot about 5 days after pruning it back. It was very root bound and i cut off about half the root ball. Now this tree has hundreds of leaf buds, dont know if it was the pruning or the new soil but its looking really healthy. I'll post some pictures later this week.
Trimmed it back even more this tree is starting to really shape up. i still cant believe i got this tree for ten dollars. going back tomorrow to get a boxwood.
link to the latest pictures...
just did a little pruning and it actually turned out looking really good.
Here is a link to the before and after pictures https://picasaweb.google.com/116623663879755027858/Bonsai?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNvmzObUx4v63QE&feat=directlink
it would not let me post anymore pictures so here is a link
https://picasaweb.google.com/116623663879755027858/Bonsai?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNvmzObUx4v63QE&feat=directlink
Im new to bonsai and was trying to create one from nursery stock. I found this Holly at lowes for ten dollars. It has a really thick trunk. Please let me know if yall think this tree has potential or any advice on how to style it.