On Thu, 22 May 2003 17:14:28 +0000 (UTC), "Paul Kelly"
wrote:


"Lee and Kath" wrote in message
.. .
I bought a small tree 2 yrs ago, as a silver birch. It is now 7 ft high
but no sign of pale bark. Is
this a problem

No

or am I too impatient?


Yes!

It takes quite a while to mature to the white bark stage

PK


Still waiting on mine after 7 years!!!!

Never going to get that nice bright white Bark in a Bonsai. 8-(( Not
in my lifetime I dont think.