Progression - Taxus Collected from a Hedge

[BonsaiRic]

In 2006 I collected this Taxus from a hedge (along with 5 others). I planted the tree in a free-draining mix and let it recover and grow for 3 years. I repotted it in 2009 to remove the clay soil.



In 2010 I trimmed the tree back to produce backbudding.



In 2011 I did a preliminary wiring with minor adjustments in January 2012.



A virtual of the tree filled out in 2012. The tree has great nebari just below the surface and a 4.5" trunk at the base.

 

[JudyB]

really nice progression.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Looking good! You should have no problem getting it to look like the virt in a season or two. Yews are great, and one of the few trees I miss getting to work with from back home.

 

[edprocoat]

That is a nice looking tree, nice and natural looking.

So you are a Taxus collector, I guess you work for the government... okay, sorry, I couldn't help myslef.

ed

 

[MattB]

Great start. I've got a yew I'm working with now as well, so it is good to see a progression of one. Looks like it will be a great tree once the foliage fills out! Keep us updated as it wakes back up this spring.

 

[BonsaiRic]

Potted this tree into its bonsai pot this summer (July) and put into light shade for several weeks. Didn't miss a beat. With some more refinement it should be show-ready.

Many nurseries will dig Taxus from the field in summer after the current season's growth has hardened off. What also helped me for July potting is that several years ago I had cut down a nursery container to plant it in for training. (see prior picture above) I didn't have to remove much of the root ball to plant it in the bonsai pot. Virt (2nd pic) shows where the current deadwood is where I've touched-up the pic with white. It has not yet been treated with lime sulphur.

 

[Vance Wood]

Very nice development of ruff stock.

 

[BonsaiRic]

Tree on display at the 33rd Ohio Regional Bonsai Show at Dawes Arboretum, June 8th-9th.

 

[october]

Looks like your virt is coming to fruition. Looks very nice and natural. I think this tree is just starting to show it's beauty. I think is really going to become even more beautiful in the next few years plus.

Rob

 

[ZenZilla]

Tree on display at the 33rd Ohio Regional Bonsai Show at Dawes Arboretum, June 8th-9th.

Awesome I was going to goto that but had/have to work.

 

[BonsaiRic]

Awesome I was going to goto that but had/have to work.

Hope to see you next year! It's a great time to visit with so many friends around a similar interest!

 

[ZenZilla]

Absolutely

 

[MidMichBonsai]

It looks like a she, yes? I think I saw some cute berries in one of the earlier virts.