In September, Shannon Young repotted and restyled this group of privets, all seedlings between 4 and 12 years old. This type of work has become too heavy for me; moreover I needed Shannon's bonsai knowledge and artistic input.
See thread viewtopic.php?f=12&t=24560&start=0
In the meantime those privet have been growing vigorously and now they are flowering!
Lisa
Privet group flowering
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Re: Privet group flowering
Looks great Lisa!
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful
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Re: Privet group flowering
You gotta love a tree in flower, thanks for posting.
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Re: Privet group flowering
Thanks, Boics!
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One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful
Yes, with a bit of luck. It's one of the silver linings of the grey cloud.
Watto:
Lisa
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One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful

Watto:
Irresistible, aren't they?! Carry off the prizes at shows time after time, even when objectively better bonsai are present.You gotta love a tree in flower,
Lisa