Yes it’s a recent picture, I’m in Australia it’s winter hereIs this a recent picture? What region / climate zone are you in?
That is exactly correct.I would use some of the "branch" on the left as the new leader to get a bit better taper in that trunk. Take off the current trunk.
I was thinking the same.I would use some of the "branch" on the left as the new leader to get a bit better taper in that trunk. Take off the current trunk.
You cannot make a boat out of a colander.Twin trunk trees normally divide close to the ground which is why no-one is recommending twin trunk styling for this one. That branch is way too high for a second trunk unless you grow new roots just below that fork and even then the trunk lines do not flow nicely with each other.
I just happen to know this tree because I grew it but that's probably beside the point here.
My first option is also to remove the main trunk just behind the first strong branch to reduce height, get better taper and give you a bit o. That will leave a larger scar which will be largely hidden behind the trunk.
As usual, there are other options if that radical reduction does not seem appropriate.
Removing both of the larger branches (lower left and upper right) will give a taller, straighter and thinner looking tree with reasonable taper and only a couple of smaller scars that would heal over relatively quickly while you build branches and ramification.
Have fun making a good bonsai from this trident, whichever path you choose to follow.
what I’ve been reading on maples do I prune in late autumn because of bleedingTwin trunk trees normally divide close to the ground which is why no-one is recommending twin trunk styling for this one. That branch is way too high for a second trunk unless you grow new roots just below that fork and even then the trunk lines do not flow nicely with each other.
I just happen to know this tree because I grew it but that's probably beside the point here.
My first option is also to remove the main trunk just behind the first strong branch to reduce height, get better taper and give you a bit o. That will leave a larger scar which will be largely hidden behind the trunk.
As usual, there are other options if that radical reduction does not seem appropriate.
Removing both of the larger branches (lower left and upper right) will give a taller, straighter and thinner looking tree with reasonable taper and only a couple of smaller scars that would heal over relatively quickly while you build branches and ramification.
Have fun making a good bonsai from this trident, whichever path you choose to follow.