They're used - don't know where you're looking, but there's a thread about one someplace on bonsaisite.com.

I've never grown tham as Bonsai, mostly because I've watched others become frustrated with them.

They don't take to leaf reduction at all, yes, they are slow growing, don't like to have the tap root cut and don't like restricted roots. They tend to turn out looking like a stick in a pot with big leaves.

With everything else there is to work with why not use other things? This sport is hard enough without making it even harder.

Bob

Thank you for the information and I understand based on the things you pointed out. All of that makes alot of sense. I am in southern Louisiana and 100 year or older live oaks are on every corner. They are beautiful. Thanks again for the help.