After decandling. I left 2-3 candles on in areas where I want to thicken. Apex, the base of the lower branch and a hidden area that may become another branch. After completing I removed all fert cakes.

Thank you Boon. Your compliment means alot Your DVDs have helped tremendously. Also the help and advice from John Kirby has helped not only this tree but me as well.

Thank you Seth.

Thought I would show updated pics of this tree. Unfortunately though it is also up for auction on you know where. I have no choice at this time. I'm out of meds I need and have been out of for 3 weeks. No job w/ins, no unemployment benefits I can not afford my meds. I can get another pine(though not exactly like this one) but I can't get another life. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pics at least.

It is on ebay. Has 4+ days left on the auction. Title is Large Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Great Stock.

OK Bob. Will do.