crab apple
Shohin
I have a JBP I bought off EBay 3 or 4 months ago. I figured I wouldn't have to know anything about turning it into a bonsai for at least a few years, just let it grow. Is this correct? Now I'm reading where I should put some motion in the stem while its still pliable. If this is correct should I wait till a little farther into spring and it has more vigor. When raising a bonsai from this young is the trunk chop method always utilized. I'm probably looking for a semi formal upright about 2 or 3 feet tall eventually or something kinda large, I do want there to be movement in the trunk. There's a cluster of candles forming at the top, about 6" tall that I assume it is going to branch out at. If so do I have to pick one and get rid of the rest eventually or is that part going to get chopped off eventually anyways.