Hi all! I have a willow leaf fig that I want to airlayer, the top of the tree has some inverse taper that would create an amazing base for a new tree. When is the best time of the year to do this work? Thanks!

Hello, I have a Japanese black pine grown from seed. Currently it’s at a pre-bonsai stage potted in a bonsai container. This spring, it started growing candles. I had removed some of it’s needles to redistribute its energy. It’s primary candle, from the apex seems to have died. It grew new needles around it. Can someone help me understand what happened? Should I act in any special way or should I just remove the dead candle? Thank You!

What would be the best next steps in developing this bonsai?

Is this tree able to become a bonsai?