How should I prune this bonsai wanna-be?

[panda]

Almost a year later, I cut back on all the leggy stems, and the ficus has sprouted back nicely!
I am not sure if I should just let it grow out for a while. Would love to see examples of 5-10 year old ficus that you might have, so I know what I’m shooting for. I am fairly new at this. Thanks!

 

[Paradox]

This one is a willow leaf ficus I grew from a pencil sized tree. It is about 10 years old.

Needs to be thinned up top...lol

 

[penumbra]

This one is a willow leaf ficus I grew from a pencil sized tree. It is about 10 years old.

Needs to be thinned up top...lol

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It needs quite a bit taken out of the top so it will redirect energy to the bottom branches. It is a common thing amoung my ficus. I have a couple now that need to be done.

 

[Paradox]

It needs quite a bit taken out of the top so it will redirect energy to the bottom branches. It is a common thing amoung my ficus. I have a couple now that need to be done.

I agree. It's amazing how fast they can get away from you. I just moved it outside a week ago. Once I an sure its happy with the move, I'll fdo some pruning on that bushy top.

 

[vp999]

Welcome to Crazy!

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Sorce

Nice pj Sorce...looks good on you.

 

[penumbra]

I agree. It's amazing how fast they can get away from you. I just moved it outside a week ago. Once I an sure its happy with the move, I'll fdo some pruning on that bushy top.

Its good for them to run wild for awhile.