This tree has been sitting in my yard for since 2021. It seems to be a slow grower, which means it’s a bad choice for a bonsai. But it’s there, so let’s see how it goes.
I have a couple of concerns about the tree. First, the big block of root deep in the pot may signal a tree that likes a deep root base, in which case it’s likely to die quickly. Or maybe it’s an accident of the tree’s idiosyncratic development history and means nothing. Second, the aforementioned lack of growth means the tree may just sit there for years without noticeable change, like the Copper Beech. But on the other hand, the nursery card said it was good for hedges and topiary, which generally means fast growth. So maybe it has been too limited by the pot to grow much? Which is a problem I know how to solve – basically, lots of fertilized and water.
