I repotted most of the 2022 and 2023 Hornbeams. Man, I really buried some nice bases. I did it on purpose at the time because I had very little roots. I probably wont bury that deep again though.
2022 Double Trunk
This thing has a massive nebari with nice fine root growth at the tips. It was do or die for this one as I cut off 95% of the roots and sawed the bottom flat. The upper portions of the trunks have died off but I hope to make some interest with carving in the future. This was repotted in an oil drain pan - thanks for the idea
@19Mateo83
Options for future front.
2022 Single Trunk with Low Branches
Not really sure where this one is going. The base is not great. The trunk is not great. However, I find the low branches interesting. A friend suggested that I should cut off the low branches and go with traditional single trunk. I consider that a waste since I have options with low branches and I like the Oak Style like
@BobbyLane and others have shown with this species.
big gaps below the center of the base will need some fine roots. Maybe Ill do root grafts
Branches reduced and potted into an oil drain pan
2023 Literati
I like the subtle movement. I used this glazed pot my wife bought for me off of Etsy
I asked Bjorn about it via photo submission and he suggested it was too tall and straight at the top so I cut it off. It looks way better at this size
2023 with really cool low branches
I think this tree has great potential. I love the low branches and fine branching on the main trunk. I like the trunk size and nebari so it went into a bonsai pot. It has a large root (on the left) that should probably be reduced more. I used my new wood carving tool and worked the top down in a V shape.
