leatherback wrote: Once again, this is a forum with people at all levels of experience. It is important to not make a statement that it is not a problem to cut a lot off. Yes, in some cases it is not a problem. I have done so too. However, removing all growing tips from junipers can kill them.

Who said cutting everything off, or cutting off all growing tips, did I miss something?

@Indo Andreas I think LB was using that as an example of sorts.
Can we please not argue in someone else's topic?

Thanks
Ed

Ok, sure no problem!

Hi again everyone. Not trying to cause controversy, but I will post some more pictures tomorrow. I haven't done anything to the tree, it's been raining here in Oregon the last few days. I've been leaving it alone

I just google what mallsai was and is there any way I can fix it? I realize I can't do it overnight but for future reference if/when my tree becomes more heathy.

Bhawk wrote: I just google what mallsai was and is there any way I can fix it? I realize I can't do it overnight but for future reference if/when my tree becomes more heathy.

I think you just made your first step - you've learned the difference

Bonsai is the art of creating a miniaturized version of real trees.
The problem with your plant is that it is not created to look like a real tree - it is shaped to look like a bonsai.
Yes, it can be improved and it can become a bonsai - but indeed that will not be overnight. Most important is to keep it alive and make it grow. You can't shape a tree that isn't healthy and doesn't grow. The trunk is to thin to make a real good tree out of it, but I would consider this your first practice material and not worry too much about it. Cascade style would probably be best, the foliage will need thinning out . But take it easy and start studying.

Google "Juniper cascade" for images - you'll find good and not so good examples. Read the care guidelines for junipers on this website.
Do take your time.

Will this be okay to trim and train when it becomes healthy?

absolutely. Once you get strong growth you shoul trim. but then remove clusters, opening the whole canopy up. probably best to find someone near to help, and show you.

Bhawk I think you can make a pretty cascade out of this tree . Don't worry about it being created as a "mallsai". A procumbens nana is a procumbens nana no matter what, and procumbens nana can be bonsai!. I've seen mallsai that look pretty bad, and I don't think yours is one of the bad ones.

eangola wrote: Bhawk I think you can make a pretty cascade out of this tree .

Right...

Auk wrote: Best style for this tree seems: Cascade or semi-cascade.

:whistle:

procumbens nana can be bonsai

No one said this cannot become a bonsai.