After plants outgrow the small potting containers that they are started in,
they are transplanted to a 2 qt. container. Beds of these containers are
shown here
This photo shows some older, more developed plants, in the two beds
directly behind the 27" specimen plant. In the bed to the far left, one
can see the more recently potted plants which have yet to develop fully.
Note the difference in the color between the beds. In the new plants on
the left, the roots have not become sufficiently established to provide the
deep dark green color as in the older plants. More of the larger plants
can be seen on the field planting pages.
A closer view reveals more details of individual plants. Small individual
differences between the various plants can be seen yet the high degree of
uniformity affords a very uniform appearance when placed in landscaping
beds. Grooming of individual plants can be begun on plants even at this
young age. Note that the plant in the top left position is slightly more
narrow than some of the others. By clipping the top inch or so of this
plant during the late winter/early spring prior to new growth forming will
allow the plant to broaden considerably by forcing growth to the sides.
This phenomenon of top cutting to force side growth has just begun to be
researched in order to better understand the scientific basis for the
plant's growth habits.
The results of trimming the top can be seen in the single plant pictured
here.
Another example of a single well proportioned plants which has been trimmed
a year ago and has been allowed to then develop naturally is seen in the
photo here. Note the dark color, the fullness of the plant as it fills out
to the edge of the container, and the general round/oval shape
characteristic of English Boxwoods.
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