Collected from Essex woodland this old hornbeam has had two seasons in a
growing box. Pictured here at repotting time showing superb new root
development.
Wedged
into it's first pot. Wire used for initial branch placement.
April
2003, wire removed and showing good strong growth.
Spring 2005 and showing great promise.
Close up of
the big trunk following cleaning of the
deadwood.
Summer 2008,
coming along nicely, English hornbeam make
excellent bonsai trees in double quick time.
