I dug this Cotoneaster in October last year and it has grown like a weed since. Decided it was time to do something with it. I find they tend to throw buds everywhere and I was worried about getting swelling where I didn't want it as they tend to trow 3-5 shoots from the one spot. I was constantly pulling shoots off and will be for a while yet. It's got a long way to go but is starting strong I think.
Josh
Now to let it sit and recover and put on some more growth. Comments welcome as usual.Contoneaster Progression
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No Josh i like it (where is the hug emoticon). Remember that the berries will be the highlight so design the tree with that in mind.Josh wrote:So should I take the lack of replies that no one likes it
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sorry I never eve saw the thread
Nice reduction
lots more progression to happen but nice start
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Nice reduction
lots more progression to happen but nice start
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Hi Josh , i have a few self sown small and large leaf varieties growing in the ground . I hacked them back a few months ago but thats it . I like the idea of the twin trunk , {i had one and drowned it} but as Bodhi states the berries should be factored into the initial design .
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They are a very hardy weed-like shrub, and it should reward you in time. Nice start Josh. I quite like the look of the trunk.
I remember acquiring one about 20 years ago or so. It survived while many others perished due to my lack of knowledge. It loved full sun, but when i had to part with my entire collection so long ago, I didn't replace the species when I finally moved into a house.
Put more effort into growing your natives Josh. (in a nice way).
I remember acquiring one about 20 years ago or so. It survived while many others perished due to my lack of knowledge. It loved full sun, but when i had to part with my entire collection so long ago, I didn't replace the species when I finally moved into a house.
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Re: Contoneaster Progression
Cheers Bodhi, its only in its beginnings but think it will make a nice tree in time. Good point on the berries, hadn't thought about that side of it.bodhidharma wrote:No Josh i like it (where is the hug emoticon). Remember that the berries will be the highlight so design the tree with that in mind.Josh wrote:So should I take the lack of replies that no one likes it
Agree Ken got a lot more to go but I'm happy with where its heading in such a short time.kcpoole wrote:sorry I never eve saw the thread
Nice reduction
lots more progression to happen but nice start
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I've got a few of these I dug out. Ones a huge stump, long term project. You must have done well to drown it as they grow like weeds.alpineart wrote:Hi Josh , i have a few self sown small and large leaf varieties growing in the ground . I hacked them back a few months ago but thats it . I like the idea of the twin trunk , {i had one and drowned it} but as Bodhi states the berries should be factored into the initial design .
Cheers Alpine
There's enough time in the day to put time into growing everything isn't there I quite like these and I think it's off to a good start.bonsaibuddyman wrote:They are a very hardy weed-like shrub, and it should reward you in time. Nice start Josh. I quite like the look of the trunk.
I remember acquiring one about 20 years ago or so. It survived while many others perished due to my lack of knowledge. It loved full sun, but when i had to part with my entire collection so long ago, I didn't replace the species when I finally moved into a house.
Put more effort into growing your natives Josh. (in a nice way).
Josh.
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Hi Josh , might be a weed , but they drown well in wet pots over winter up here especially if the mix is a bit fine .I have a 100 mm plus trunk/base here needs a lot of work , time will tell .
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Re: Contoneaster Progression
Awesome first styling, looking forward to future photos of the tree when fruiting
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