Robert Kaminski

I also like the front you decided on and it does have great visible root surface. From what I read this is more of a "Tosho Style" (one tree/buttress that has three extending trunks). I recently bought a Japanese Boxwood which looks much the same as yours. However, I plan to trunk-chop mine somewhat in order to have lower branches on the "three primary branches". My boxwood is currently bushy up top but the trunks that extend out from the base are too long and top heavy to get the style/look that I want. The only comment I would have is maybe doing the same. It looks to be a little "leggy" and stiff between the main three trunks and the secondary branches and leafs. I guess the fall back is: boxwoods are slow growers but they do bud back on old wood fairly easily. I don't know if you know this but they also appreciate some limestone in their diet once in awhile (mine does)? Great choice, hope you have fun with this one and keep us posted. Rob

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