Boxwood Over Rock: Dave's Bonsai E383 

A true Boxwood, when it was in a box!! Looking good Dave!!

Dave so glad to see that your building is working out and that there has been no floor settlement issues! -Scott

Cool root system. Nice light root pruning and repotting. Light pruning the tree for spring growth. Video. Superb!

Cup of tea and going down memory lane with the boxwood.

Definitely enjoyed seeing this develop from early beginnings. I felt like I was right there with you Dave :)

I already love the start in the carpark...better watch the content now :)

It’s going to be awesome in 2 years time Dave. Nice work as always!

I forgot how large and round the rock is! I’m very interested to see what those exposed roots do while you wait patiently for those bottom rooms to recover. I’m diggin it, Dave.

WOW Dave, that is a great tree. I don't suppose that would ever end up in one of our auctions?

Looks really nice. Would it not be easier for the roots to cling the rock if they were tied together?

LOVE the recap over the years!! I can see why you did it this way but what are your thoughts about using one of the smaller pots then add a plastic column (like a pot with no bottom) just slightly larger than the rock itself and fill that with the substrate (essentially two levels of pots). That way the roots won't flare away from the rock in the substrate but almost become pressed against it. I am not criticizing your way. I am new to bonsai and I am just wondering why my instincts were different from yours. Thanks in advance for your answer. You have been a tremendous resource to my bonsai journey.

Will those roots ever fuse over such a smooth rock?

Do you think that stainless steel screws would be better for the wooden box? That way no rust for tetanus if you get cut and then you can reuse the screws. Just a thought.

High Dave. I have a few boxwoods and yes they seem to grow very slowly, even here in sunny hot Australia. 👍🦘🇦🇺