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Well...
You are ambitious aren't you? One thing at a time, but it is good to see the enthusiasm! If you learn anything in Bonsai, it will be patience.
To achieve the taper you are seeking, you will have to do a trunk chop. Your best bet would be to chop before the curve of trunk where it is still straight. Then the tree would have to be put into a grow pot to let it grow out to achieve a taller, straighter and wider trunk.
We used to have some nice articles, but we had to switch sites. As I haven't been able to be on the site in a while until recently, I don't know if there have been any recent examples of a trunk chop. Others who are familiar, might possibly chime in with some guidance. But, I will tell you this...before doing anything drastic to a tree, it needs to be healthy and thriving. Being that you just recently repotted, it wouldn't be too risky to remove the tree and put it into a large planter for growth this summer out of doors. Then after doing research on trunk chops, it will be ready next spring for it.
Meanwhile, I'll see if I can find any threads about trunk chops on the new site here.
Remember this too, if you are not sure what you want to do....do nothing. It is better than making a big mistake. The right answer will come.
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In memory of my dear friend....
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