Yamadori Hawthorn

Hi , here are a couple of pics of my new Hawthorn . I am relived to see lots of new buds appearing ...John

Is that the one we collected together? I remember it looking bigger and better than that? After telling you I thought mine was dead, I went out to find it had starting to bud yesterday





Here is a photo of one of my other hawthorns taken the same day. It shows how much slower these proper mountain yamadori are.

John,

You seem to have a major convergence of branches (clump) at the top, have a plan now so you can discourage unwanted growth that can make the situation worse (major reverse taper). This way, you re-direct all plant's energy where you want it.

Good luck!