Sunday, November 21, 2010

Before and after

The privet was collected from a hedgerow in England in 2003, here is a pic from back then, probably 2004. The hedge was planted sometime in the 1930's so the tree is 70- 80 years old.


Here is a pic from yesterday. I put wire on some of the branches. Most stay where they are supposed to without wire now. The ramification is getting better every year so I cut off some of the new branches I grew last year because it was getting to crowded. I will pick up a new pot from John Pitt for this tree at Noelanders trophy in January.
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4 comments:

Igorilla said...

What an amazing development, Rune :) Both thumbs up for this!!!

I´m interested to see your privet in the new ceramic.

Greetings,
Igor

Rune Kyrdalen said...

I'll repot it in the spring. I'll post an update then : -)
I'll show you the pot at Noelanders...

Rune

Maple Bonsai said...

Wow! Really nice improvement with your privet. Looking forward to seeing your new pot from John Pitt. Good luck!

Anonymous said...

Hey, I am a landscape architecture student. Just wanted to say that in the U.S. this plant is one of the top ten most invasive plants. It is considered a pest and is nearly impossible to get rid of. Our teachers said if we put one in our design we would not only fail the project but also the class. Not telling you to get rid of the plant as it is a fine bonsai specimen. Just thought I would share that tid bit of info.