During 2001, the trees were left to grow unchecked before finally being pruned back thoroughly in early August. It was actually exhibited during the special November exhibition in Copenhagen in spite of not being in perfect shape. It was a special Shohin section that needed stocking. The second picture is from October and shows the approximate form.
Early November the bonsai is tucked in for the winter littered with miniature new buds. The combination detailed wiring and re potting can produce a perfect result next year. Upsetting the roots weakens the plant "just right" so that the new shoots does not get to strong and that the needles stay short. A sunny spring and early summer with "just the right" amount of watering would make the conditions ideal.