Yard grown ash

[Nickagainst1]

Here is a tree i moved from my front yard flower bed in 2017 and its progression so far. I had no idea about bonsai back then nor did i know this was a white ash (rip). I grew it in my backyard but i plan on moving soon so i didnt want it to get stuck, considering the underground power lines etc in my yard. One very wet early spring day i hand dug it (mostly), and stuck it in this crate. Just wondering yalls advice/input.

 

[Shibui]

2 photos of leaves does not give much to work with.
I'm guessing, from the above view, the trunk is still relatively thin and few, if any, branches so more growth is probably the best bet. Ash are generally grown as larger sized bonsai due to the compound leaves. Won't know until we can see the trunk with something for scale.
As always, in the early stages there's lots of different options so it is not critical to make hard decisions early.

Show us what you've got to work with - trunk, surface roots if possible, branching, etc for best options.

 

[Nickagainst1]

Doh. It was supposed to be 2 dumps of 10 photos each. Obviously didnt meant to show u 2 leaves. O well. Maybe this will work. Have 4 years worth of photos of this tree.

 

[Nickagainst1]

Bah anyway here is the mksr recent pic.

 

[Shibui]

Trunk is thicker than I guessed which is good but there's almost no branching to work with. I guess the tree is having a slow spring due to limited roots after transplant. Normally leave transplants alone to grow which will help strengthen roots this summer. Only prune if something threatens to get out of control. The more growth above the healthier the trunk will be and stronger roots that will fuel future budding.
I would be hoping for new shoots along the trunk. The new basal shoots are a bit low to be of much use and upper branches mean a long, straightish trunk. When the tree is really healthy - next spring or the following year - chop the trunk again. Many trees only grow new shoots close to the top of a trunk so better to chop in the vicinity new growth is required.
New branches could be grafted but I doubt this ash trunk justifies the time and effort.

Don't be in too much of a rush to get to 'Bonsai'
Bonsai takes time. Good bonsai takes even longer.

 

[Nickagainst1]

Right on. Thanks very much

 

[DavidBoren]

Updates on this?

 

[Nickagainst1]

@DavidBoren
Here he is at current date 7/26.

 

[DavidBoren]

I'm hoping I can eventually develop some coherent movement and taper with mine like you have with yours.

Those lower branches you have the detail picture of seem to have potential.

 

[Nickagainst1]

I had it.in the ground.and i wiggled.it every.night the last 2. Hard the last year. I would legit lean on it. Idk but i feel like the stress bark created from that really beefed it up. Thanks btw. Im wondering if i should tie down some.of those lower guys . I havent considered keepong amything this year just because didnt think much would develop.

 

[DavidBoren]

What is with that exposed root? I can't decide if I like it, or not. I am usually a fan of visible roots, but that one is so... long... alone... I don't know. I wouldn't get rid of it, but possibly do SOMETHING with it.

Again, I don't know. You probably shouldn't listen to me.

 

[Nickagainst1]

Lol yeah it wont be in finsl design. Just didnt have to much to work with when i dug it up so i kept evry root i could. But yeah it bugs me too. This is just a practice tree imho i love the tree and have been growong it for years now, but it prob.never will.be a great.bonsai. it will be a tree i like

 

[DavidBoren]

I get that. The Ash I am growing will probably never be a good bonsai tree, but it will be a tree I like. I feel I will get better at both horticulture and bonsai keeping my Ash tree alive while I tinker with it.