Oh, I am sure you are right. But the mother plant I referred to is still in early development, with very little ramification to speak of. So I think the leaf size is normal for the variety I have.
I know I am right. Adam had this tree in his care for awhile. Adam knew this tree before it ever reached my care.
You focus on a specific goal,and regiment...and you achieve different things from any species.
*I am feeding heavy. Allowing grow tips to thicken branches... To build a structure to match the trunk of my tree...I have to build the bones before even thinking of ramification. If you look at this tree when it arrived in 2019. I've gained a decent thickness in thin branching in the upper part of this tree. I learned a lot from my private lesson with Adam. I'm following his guidance. Most who grow indoors part of the year haven't gained that growth in such a short time. I'm very pleased at where I am on this trees journey. I have people in Florida surprised at how I was able to thicken branches in a short time in the north...
I'm not sure what you are focused on with your own journey. But I've a goal...and with the guidance Adam Lavigne shared...I know I will get there sooner following his guidance. Then...and only then do I focus on leaf reduction. Which will come with a slower feeding cycle as well as ramification. Leaf size...is no concern to me at this time. Reduction of leaf is final stages in any bonsai. But since it is a concern of yours. I'm glad you are content with your leaf size.
I am rock solid in what I need to do...to get this tree to the next level. That...is my focus.
Feels good to be so sure of ones self in their goals.
