Bonsai Basics - The Trunk

A good trunk can make the visual difference between an aged tree and a juvenile tree. After you have established the root system this is the next stage you need to work on. The trunk should have the look of an aged tree and must have taper from the base right up to the tip or apex of the tree. The size or diameter at the base should be of good size compared to the height of the tree but is not always the case.