Birch

This birch was collected spring 2010. I don't have much experience collecting birches but I was told it was difficult and that I should leave a lot of branches on the tree when I collected it, as opposed to what I would usually do with a decidious tree. It seems to have worked because it has grown very well all summer. Next spring I will start cutting back unwanted branches. It's fun to play with unusual species for bonsai!