Sometimes it’s helpful to break a bonsai down into its constituent parts. What you might see in this case, is a somewhat classical root-over-rock Trident maple bonsai accentuated by two rather long, undulating branches on either side. For some of us, there might be a temptation to cut them off; to revert to something safer and more recognizable as bonsai. But sometimes it’s a good idea to think twice before acting. You can always cut a branch off later, but you can’t put it back on. The photo is from the National Bonsai Foundation’s 2013 calendar. At least two points … Continue reading Still More Sacrificing & Bonsai Eccentricities