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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.
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Wedged into it's first pot. Wire used for initial branch placement.
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April 2003, wire removed and showing good strong growth.
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Close up of the big trunk following cleaning of the deadwood.
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Summer 2008, coming along nicely, English hornbeam make excellent bonsai trees in double quick time.
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Ramification is beginning to improve
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Gordon Duffet pot.
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Autumn 2010 Not there yet but good progress for less than 10 years