Corokia Cotoneaster

[Firecat]

Whilst trolling Wanterna market today I grabbed a couple of 'Corokia's'.
On a whim..not actually looking for new stock but once I picked these up I imagined a clip and grow type of styling.
Movement is already advanced and as these critters are so fine in the branches I thought I might give myself a challenge to see if I can actually direct the branches as I want.
The new home for one is pictured..The second will go into the same size/design pot only a rectangle piece.
Thought on both tree and pot choice appreciated.

Regards Steve.

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[Firecat]

Impatient I am and just had to pot one up.
With a bit of a trim to get rid of a couple of crossed branches that I could of wired but then that would of been defeating what I want to do...'Clip and shape'.

Steve.

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[Watto]

They look good but I have always had difficulty with this species. Good luck with them and I hope they are a success.

[Firecat]

Did up the second Corokia this morning.
Kept it a bit taller with a light prune.
See how they go and thanks for the heads up on the difficulty with these Watto.

Steve.

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[cre8ivbonsai]

Clip 'n grow is definitely the only way to go with these! a good bit of fun!

this is how mine has come along ... viewtopic.php?f=156&t=21783&start=15

I've had no issues with this ^ one. free draining mix, regular watering.

I had a larger one years ago, but I think that passed after getting root rot then repotted when it was too warm ...

[Firecat]

Thanks Ryan..Now I'm very interested.. Checked mine out really closely as maybe at the nursery or wherever it came from snails and slugs had had a rasp along some branches..Not too bad but may hold it back a bit...Or perhaps it might just 'sulk'
Steve.