Unknown shohin tree

Jun2x258

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Hello there everyone, this Februarya friend of mine gave me this little tree. We don’t know what it’s called as he found it in his garden. It look like a pretty interesting tree to me. I think i would like to develop it as a small shohin bonsai. I’d like to ask if anyone knows what tree it is and any advice with how i should developed it. I was think of using the yet unburst branch to be the leader. If anyone has advice or anything to say bad or good, i’d like to listen. Thanks
 

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HorseloverFat

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Looks like Cottonwood/Aspen/Poplar 🤣
(A Populus.. not sure which one)

Not sure what you have growing around you.

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If it IS...

They have a few drawbacks for “TinyTree” training... but possessing this knowledge is key to “coming out ahead” of the curve. Aim for a larger “finished product” in your head (As most of the reported drawbacks are related to leaf-size/internode scaling difficulties)... this will set you up for success.

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