u/joezen23

I know this pom pom scotch pine isn't a proper bonsai. However, I'm guessing a lot of you work with scotch lines. I'm in zone 7a in the US. Would it be relatively safe to repot this tree in the July heat or should I wait?

Also, do you think I should wire the branch just below the top pad to lower it a bit, or is the branch too thick and mature?

I'm thinking about putting a layer of an inch or two of inorganic bonsai soil at the bottom of the planter when repotting. Advice is certainly welcome!