Honeysuckle progression

Hey all,
I just wanted to show the progression of this honeysuckle over the course of three seasons. I like that anytime I'm in the mood to do some bonsai work I have this tree. There is always pruning and wiring to be done. So here it is after a couple hours of wiring and pruning today. Is it beginning to go somewhere good?

March 2010


Late summer 2010


March 2011


May 2011


July 2011


April 2012 with flowers


Today after pruning and wiring




Comments and critique always welcome.

Todd

P.S. I know this was on an old thread but I wanted to consolidate it.

thanks for sharing, the progression is going well, keep it up and show it later
best regards!
bigbabol

IT is looking better and better !! i love the flowers,,smells good .. do you have bees to go with it also?? take care john

I like what you're doing with this. Do you know what species of honeysuckle this is? We have some kind of shrubby variety growing wild all over the place and I've been thinking about digging one to experiment with.

Chris

Chris,
I'm pretty sure this is Lonicera Morrowii. It grows around here like crazy and is considered invasive. I have found that it is easy to dig collect as they tend to have a shallow root system. I have literally ripped them from the ground during every season and they survive well. Spring is best though and then water very heavy and put in full sun.

Todd

I always thought our shrubs (which are definitely very invasive) were Lonicera tatarica, but it sounds like the differences between the two are quite trivial. I know Bill V has a nice collected specimen and it was that one that first put the idea in my head...seeing yours has gotten me interested again. Please keep us posted!

Yes, and there is also Mackii and maybe a couple others that have finite differences. I will keep this one updated. I find that their listing as invasive relieves me of any guilt in killing them off, so I have tested their limits in collection. I also like that they are fast growing, it keeps my hands off the trees that prefer patience.

Todd