This tree is about 30 years old, and was air-layered from garden centre stock. It has a beautiful trunk, rich-red in colour, with shaggy bark. The foliage turns browny-red in winter, and reverts to green in summer. It prefers some shade.
If the tree doesn't sell, I shall reduce the height, which will emphasize the large diameter of the trunk and make the tree appear older. Also the foliage will be pinched back to encourage thick foliage pads.
This tree has potential to be a fine bonsai.
This tree is now in a proper bonsai pot.