5yr Native Tree Challenge - Boguz's Phillyrea (mock privet)

[boguz]

I had this phillyrea last year, but did nothing, just threw into my garden
It is the biggest tree i have, so i am little confused with my plans on this.
I believe it has a potential with a nice taper form. So, it might be a good idea sharing progress of my tree in this long term contest.

 

[Gabler]

That basal flare is nuts. How are the roots?

 

[HorseloverFat]

“...Deep in the jeans she’s wearin’. I’m hooked and I can’t stop starin’”

 

[Darth Masiah]

“...Deep in the jeans she’s wearin’. I’m hooked and I can’t stop starin’”

oooooohh baby...

 

[boguz]

That basal flare is nuts. How are the roots?

They are ok.
i have this bare root pic. from previous owner.

 

[boguz]

So no more big branch!
I coldnt get any branch from one side. So, it will be sumo style anymore

 

[Gabler]

I have no idea what your level of experience is, so maybe you’re already taking care of it, but your picture from last year showed no feeder roots, and your new growth isn’t looking very vigorous. You might want to let the tree grow to gain strength before you continue with more training in another year or two.

 

[boguz]

Its vigorous actually. I pictured directly after trimming in previous post.
Yes, i ll leave it for a while.

 

[boguz]

Fat boy is doing slowly

 

[boguz]

Leader branch is 2m now