Hi! I'm new to bonsai, and I'm trying to teach myself to establish pads on a dwarf Alberta spruce. I tried to start two on the bottom branches. Would anyone be wiling to give me some feedback? Thanks so much!
I have not had much to do with DAS but understand they do not respond really well to the normal bonsai techniques.
Try wiring existing branches to form the basic shape - spread the existing shoots into a horizontal fan - then trim the tips to encourage more ramification.
Don't expect instant response. Even with species that are regarded as quick it takes years to get good branches.