AusBonsai

Thought id post a pic of this privett. I collected it about 4 years ago on the south coast nsw in a paddock. I has had several styles over the years and ive now settled for this atm. the deadwood is all natural. it just had a heavy prune but will be a mass of growth in no time. its always been pruned as well. im not usally a fan of privett but this one has stayed with me.

That a mega nice privet mate.

Ill second that, more pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt, you know how much I hate Privets........which is probably in response to the overwhelming quantity of collected trees of this species that have a big trunk and well, bugger all else going for them. So then people carve the shizenhousen out of them. Add some interest, create (or hide lack of) taper. A big trunk with holes in it. Much better. I bet on windy days they whistle at their owners.

Ok so I'm not a fan, perhaps I have a complex.

You might just make me have a rethink, I can see a lot of positives in your tree. Perhaps there is a Privet that I would like to own? Who would have thought?

Cheers,
Mojo

a closer up of the dead wood.treated once a year with earls wood hardener otherwise untouched by man.

Great tree Matthew,,, would you possibly consider reducing the overallmass and height of the foliage/crown ? I think it would improve the look of your privet alot, by bring your eyes closer to the deadwood, tying it all together nicely,,

100% agree with Craig, if you can bring that branch down it'll improve the tree ten-fold.

A beautiful tree Matthew. I have to agree with the comments but i think the whole foliage mass needs to be reduced and compacted.Having said that, i know that takes time and it is probably already on your radar.

mojo
you converted.....HA! im sure your not but i like it enough to keep it for now.

Craig i completely agree with you i like the virt and ill see what i can do. lowering the top wont be a problem i think but getting that left hand branch down maybe challanging. when i get some time maybe on the weekend ill see what can
be done.

I didn't suggest bringing a branch down Matthew, all i did was bring the whole foliage mass lower,the first branch is where it was all along i look forward to seeing it progress,

between the drizzle here which is MOST welcome i played around with this tree for a minute. I reckon i could compact abit further but i think its a improvement Sorry about the busy background ill get better pics when time and weather allows. A thanks to craig, bodhi and anyone i missed for the suggestion

Having looked at the photo and craigs one i reckon i could defiantly drop the front another inch or two. will have ago tomorrow.

awsome mate, looking good and still improving. well if you ever do get over it let me know ill be happy to take it off your hands
keep up the good work

after another quick prune, these things do fill in no time.

It just gets better Matthew. Dont quote me but is Privet only one T