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Hi, I've seen this large tree at a good price and would like some opinions if you have the time. Would be my first tree, it looks like it has great potential.

Thanks for your help!

At first glance it looks quite nice with some flaws though.
On the photo I cannot see the branch placement - could be these are branches at the top only, hanging down ?

Still it does look nice - but whether it is worth it very much depends on the price. This is not a top-piece and should not have a top-price.

Thanks for the informative response, appreciated. It's on for ?125, I though was a fair price but could do with more photos for sure

Looks a good price to me, As long as you can look it over then go for it. Branches can be grown the trunk is the main thing and even though it is hidden it looks quite good.
My problem would be that it sounds as if you are looking at a tree on the internet and not one you have been to see. I wuld be very wary of buying unseen unless it is from a reputable dealer. You are unable to check the soil condition or the roots. or look closely at the tree, and from the size it will cost quite a lot to sned it back if you are not happy. If you are going to collect it then fine.
Where are you in England?
Geoff.

Hey, thanks for the response, I'm in Scotland and the tree is 2.5 hours away so I'd go to collect it. I've asked for more photos and info like wiring etc. the seller has wait in the add it was reported at the start of the year, it is more challenging not being able to just go for a look.

I would be very hesitant to buy this one for that price. A few concers:

- Nebari has flaws (Otherise there would not be heaps of rocks around the base of the trunk. You only see 1 root, high up on the trunk)
- There seems to be a bulge in the trunk just in the foliage line
- Braching is unclear (Ask for a winter image)
- Trunk-taper seems absent. (One can only imagine a hard cut hiding in the foliage).

My advice:
- Ask for winter image from als least 2 sides
- Ask for clear picture of Nebari
- Check trunk-line for major cuts & verify it has a somewhat decent taper

Perhaps post these images here too for us to have a look.

Thanks leatherback, been very helpful also! I've asked the seller for better photos and a little history. I'll wait for reply before asking more. I'll post up what he says/ pics etc.

deansie26 wrote: Thanks for the informative response, appreciated. It's on for ?125, I though was a fair price but could do with more photos for sure

IMHO that seems far too much. As I said, the tree does have flaws - and while it looks relatively nice now that the leaves are still on, I wonder what's beneath it - could be just a few branches hanging from the top, making developing this tree into a good bonsai very hard.

Here's the photos, he has no winter ones. I think it looks good with a decent taper just poor shape but you's know better and your opinions welcome.
The owner is apparently ill and this guys selling in his behalf, seems a nice guy.

The tree including pot is24 inches tall and 28inchess across. your very welcome to call and view

The surface roots are not good, it will need sorting out next year. The pot looks small for the size of tree from the hand in the picture. I think if I went to look at it then I would not pay that much.
It is too wide for the height that is for sure, but then it might have been neglected if he is ill.
I think you will have to make up your mind when you go to see it. I would want to take it out of the pot to check the roots, it will be fine as long as the roots are not disturbed. It will also enable you to see the soil condition.
Geoff.