Thanks for the response Tropfrog!
Since it's base is straight, I'm thinking about going on a Hokidachi like style for it, with smooth movements.
But I fear the reverse tapper if I let too much branches growing on the same spot, and realise in a few years from now that I would have to chop it back because I've let it happen, you know... =/
Also, can I remove that lower branch now (mid winter), before it wakes up?
This is the closest to what I want eventually, a more natural hokidachi, with a few stronger main branches, you know?
I know there's a long way ahead, just want to make sure I'm on the right way, cheers!