Kiani
Mame
HOLY CRAP! I just found out about 'air layering'. So there's a way to save the big branch and have it as a second crabbie?
I have to quantify that none of my suggestions should be done this year if the plant was just repotted. In that case, just trim it a little (as you suggest) and let it regain its strength.
Kiani, Sorry I missed your reply yesterday. The virt you did is very close to what I had envisioned. What do you think of it?
If I am understanding air layering right, this tree would be a good candidate for it?
Hmmm...I don't think so. Pine trees are rarely air layered, and I'm not sure why you think this tree would be a good candidate.
If it was a deciduous tree I might agree with you, but I find the image of this tree fairly convincing as far as pine bonsai go, which it is. Even if I could easily air-layer this tree, I probably wouldn't.1) There's no lower branches
2) that trunk could be used to make an even better bonsai than what it is now
3) the top half of the tree by itself would also make a nicer bonsai
If I am understanding air layering right, this tree would be a good candidate for it?
the likely hood is that its probably a white flowering species.... they often have a pink blush to them....
personally i like them all... as long as they are not the overly fluffy double flowering varieties ...