... the tree was left to recover and continued to grow and back bud well for the remainder of the '06 season. It was placed on a Superfeeding regimen, that continued well into the fall. It came through the winter unscathed. The photographs below demonstrate its growth and vigour circa June '07
On the recommendation of several learnt enthusiast the tree was placed in its first bonsai pot. The rationale behind such recommendations was: the trunk did not need any further growth; in case root work was required it was deemed more suitable to do it now than later, at the cost of a branch, should a removed root feed a vital branch.
As expected when the tree was removed from its grow box, the root spread was as remembered, and no root work was required. The roots (numerous fine feeders) could not support anchoring the tree in to the pot. It was necessary to use 2 stainless steel screws into the trunk to anchor the tree.
The trees Superfeeding regimen was continued for this year as well (2007) and was left to grow unattended. The tree was wired in September, receiving it's initial styling. Work has commenced on the jins.
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