It worked. In the spring the trees are full of minute new buds, even way back on old wood. It is a nice task to select, which should remain! The candles are not totally removed only reduced in length.

This picture was taken in the mid of August year 2000, about at the time for the annual exhibition of the Swedish Bonsai Society where it won a medal and was selected as "Best in Show". Walter Palls justification mainly built on the fine ramification, health and the composition. The accent plant is an erodium.