Same genus, Ryan, different species - the primary differences being the hardy fig (F carica) and it's edible/delicious fruit is usually, but not always discussed here. By all means, share your pictures. Hopefully, by seeing results of your ministrations & manipulations of trees in the genus, others will gain an appreciation for the fact that when healthy, these trees can easily be manipulated and bent to the growers will.

Al

Ryan -
Where are you in VA? I'm just starting to get into bonsai (and by that I mean, reading books and websites, no trees yet).

Bart

Ah, thank you Al. That clears things up and makes sense. I'll post some pictures, but none of my material is anywhere near show ready LOL

Hi Bart, I'm in Northern Virginia as well, Gainesville to be exact. Where are you?

Brian, have you tried the bonsai clinics at the Wolf Trap Nursery? I've done it once and it was great...I travel too much to have bonsai unfortunately. My grandmother was a master bonsai gardener in New England so I hope to someday follow in her footsteps. For now I have to stick to easier trees--figs and citrus.