JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Nice. I've found with my HB, that it's best to let it grow out all season and then cut back hard in the winter. They (or at least mine) seem to regulate leaf size on their own once they get a good size canopy going.
Carpinus betulus
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BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Hi Judy, im tempted to trim it back maybe next month. but leaving it until winter might be the best thing to do, especially if i want to aid more callusing. the big leaves dont bother atm as i know its gaining power. ill let it be and update later in the season.
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Hi all, here's an update....
recently re potted and gone back to the first angle with better nebari, still got some growing to do, but the vision is clearer now..
IMG_3834 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
IMG_3825 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
IMG_3840 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
IMG_3841 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
recently re potted and gone back to the first angle with better nebari, still got some growing to do, but the vision is clearer now..
IMG_3834 by Bobby Lane, on FlickrIMG_3825 by Bobby Lane, on FlickrIMG_3840 by Bobby Lane, on FlickrIMG_3841 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
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my nellie
Masterpiece
Of course the question is addressed to a specific person (who has already replied) but I thought I'd share my and two of my friends' experience in zone 9a-Mediterranean climate, Carpinus betulus cannot withstand climatic/temperature conditions. However, Ostrya carpinifolia is doing fine.
Arnold_K
Shohin
Bobby, me like this styling of this particular beech very much ...
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Thanks guys...
after the re pot this one went downhill....i was going to sell it to Conardash, but what happened is i think i let it get too dry after re potting and all the leaves had shriveled and there was no signs of new growth emerging. i'd become a little bored with the pigeon breast in the trunk and i think it suffered a little neglect resulting in drying out! ive since replaced it with a better hornbeam, one of my favorite species for sure
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a couple of hornbeam in development, these will be powerful pieces in a short time
IMG_5143 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
IMG_5146 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
IMG_5423 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
20170827_181241 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
IMG_5352 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
after the re pot this one went downhill....i was going to sell it to Conardash, but what happened is i think i let it get too dry after re potting and all the leaves had shriveled and there was no signs of new growth emerging. i'd become a little bored with the pigeon breast in the trunk and i think it suffered a little neglect resulting in drying out! ive since replaced it with a better hornbeam, one of my favorite species for sure
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a couple of hornbeam in development, these will be powerful pieces in a short time
IMG_5143 by Bobby Lane, on FlickrIMG_5146 by Bobby Lane, on FlickrIMG_5423 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr20170827_181241 by Bobby Lane, on FlickrIMG_5352 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
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Arnold_K
Shohin
Hm, what a pity with that downhilling ...
... shit happens ...
keep your good work up ..
... shit happens ...
keep your good work up ..
