European Hornbeam - 1 year progression

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Thank you both!

That was the feeling I got since all of that strong growth in the last two growing seasons.

I collected it and there arent the best fine roots in there but a significant mass of thicker roots.

Looks like ill get building a box!

Will post updates in due time.

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Hi All,

Another update! Sadly life got in the way and I did not end up putting this guy into a box. However, I did collect this Lonicera and boxed it up!

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The Hornbeam has continued to grow like mad.
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I gave it a post hardening prune and the new growth is over a foot long already. I wired the leader again a couple weeks ago and the wire already looks like it is starting to bite so I don’t think I need to worry about thickening up.
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This WILL be boxed up this coming winter to get its root in a good shape!