Hornbeam

  • Hornbeam Image 1

    Collected from Essex woodland this old hornbeam has had two seasons in a growing box. Pictured here at re-potting time showing superb new root development.

  • Hornbeam Image 2

    Wedged into it's first pot. Wire used for initial branch placement.

  • Hornbeam Image 3

    April 2003, wire removed and showing good strong growth.

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  • Hornbeam Image 5

    Close up of the big trunk following cleaning of the deadwood.

  • Hornbeam Image 6

    Summer 2008, coming along nicely, English hornbeam make excellent bonsai trees in double quick time.

  • Hornbeam Image 7

    Ramification is beginning to improve

  • Hornbeam Image 8

    Gordon Duffet pot.

  • Hornbeam Image 9

    Autumn 2010 Not there yet but good progress for less than 10 years