[Withdrawn] [bodhidharma] Buxus sempervirens │ English box

[bodhidharma]

I spent the day wiring the group out and gave it a good prune in readiness for Spring. My only regret with this group is that Box are SSLLOOWWW but i think it will be a beautiful setting in time. The trees have a lot of age and now has most branching and even some secondary's. I think a pot change to a colour will be beneficial next Spring to enhance the trunk colour.

[Viky Petermann]

Lovely group!

[Andrew F]

I agree, nice trunks. Cant wait to see it fill in

[bodhidharma]

Lovely group!

I agree, nice trunks. Cant wait to see it fill in

Thanks folks and, yes, i cant wait for it to fill in but i think it will take a while.

[jezz_39]

Great start to the group, i particularly like the 'back' view, I think its the movement in the large tree on the left that draws me in

[Guy]

excellent--any plans to plant the three group a little deeper(lower)

[Josh]

Mate this is ledgendary. It is a great composition. Could you put something next to so we can get an idea of trunk size. The 2 on the right look really chunky. I really need to do a trip up your way to have a look at some of your trees. Well done. I have several box and wasn't sure which way to go but this has given me great ideas. Just have to reduce them from 600mm high to a useable height

Josh.

[bodhidharma]

Great start to the group, i particularly like the 'back' view, I think its the movement in the large tree on the left that draws me in

Thanks Jezz, I am working hard to get this group looking good from all angles.

excellent--any plans to plant the three group a little deeper(lower)

Yes, it could happen. In fact i might have to lower the group to get it to 250mm. I would also like to bring the two right hand trees closer together and move the whole composition to the right in a larger pot. I would like it to have a more open feeling instead of it being shoe horned into the pot.

Could you put something next to so we can get an idea of trunk size. The 2 on the right look really chunky.

No problem Josh and yes, they are chunky. leading me to the previous comment of creating a little more space.

[bodhidharma]

The group has been repotted into a nicer pot to enhance the white trunks. Wired out again and slightly moved closer together. It is now busting out in new growth and i have hope for its future. So much so that i knocked back a offer of 400 bucks for it.

[Josh]

Love the new pot. Really sets it off. It's taking shape nicely. This is going to be stunning.

Josh b

[bodhidharma]

The group is starting to fill out nicely and constant pinching is taking effect on foliage density. I have knocked back an offer on this group until the comps end.

[kcpoole]

The group is starting to fill out nicely and constant pinching is taking effect on foliage density. I have knocked back an offer on this group until the comps end.

Awesome commitment Bodhi
but maybe if you win the price will go up ?

Ken

[bodhidharma]

As this setting starts to slow down and start its Autumn change all that has really happened is that i weeded it for the photo I have lots of new secondary and tertiary branching that is not ready for wiring. I will bite the bullet next spring and defoliate and wire this group out. I was nearly going to do it now and Winter it out in my glass house with a little bit of heating until i realised first prize was not a million dollars.

[bodhidharma]

This group has come a long way but i would not be able to get it under the required height for another few years, SO, this guy is withdrawn.