Hi rina, I would keep the lower branches permanently for balance, or temporarily to help thicken/strengthen the lower trunk, depending on my ultimate goal. Nice trunk movement, btw.

Thank you, that's what I thought I read...unfortunately I don't have good imagination - can't see the plant in the future. I do like the trunk that way.
I have another, similar jade but it is bigger. Also trying to get some ideas. The branches were pruned/shortened slightly (cold damage), now I am 'stuck'...

Rina

This could make a nice cascading jade bonsai. Search the internet for images of that.

Thanks, b
I was thinking about that, especially seeing this photo of Al's:
(Al, I hope you don't mind me borrowing your photo!!!)

Looks like your next chore is ramification!