Thanks for the info Chris.

The only reason I think it's a Kingsville, is because my wife has called it
by that name since we planted it many many years ago. She's got a much
better memory for these things than I.
In actuality, it may be any variety of buxus.
I realize Kingsville is a slow grower, however, is a 24 inch tall canopy
more than what should be expected in a 30 year old tree? Like I said, it has
a two inch trunk, but isn't that possible if it's been growing in our yard
for 30 years?
The leaves are 3/8 to 1/2 inch long, light to dark green.
It produced small white flowers this spring after I potted it.

If it wasn't so heavy (20 gallon pot), I'd pack it off for Jim Doyle to have
a look at.
It's currently on rollers and it's all I can do to push it around the patio.
Maybe I'll take it to one of my Natures Way classes in the spring, when I'm
feeling stronger.

In the interim, you've suggested I leave it outside for the winter and
replace the soil and arrange the roots in the early spring. I'd like to
reduce the 24" canopy down to 12 inches before I stick it into a smaller
growing container. The rate of back budding suggests this is possible. When
I exposed the inner branch structure earlier this spring, it sprouted all
over the older wood producing lots of new potential branches!

Should I reduce the canopy before replacing the soil, or do both at the same
time?
Should I stick to the equal parts canopy to roots theory?
Or ..... Should I take it to Jim !!

Thanks for all your help.

Mark


-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf Of
Chris Cochrane
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 12:50 PM
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Subject: [IBC] Dormancy for Kingswood Yardsai

Hi Mark.

A 30 year old Kingsville boxwood in your landscaping-- what serendipidity...
:-). These slow growers would be rarely chosen for landscaping unless its
focus was miniaturization. I think you'd be better focused on replacing
the soil in the very early spring and arranging its roots than wondering
about bringing it inside to lengthen its growing season. Jim Doyle has had
numbers of these of considerable girth (for Kingsville), and he'd offer
great advice for your area.

In central Virginia, the Kingsville survives the coldest winters well
outside. You must be much colder. I think the several folks who recommend
increased seasonal growth by bringing them inside early really get little
"growth" with Kingsville in indoor culture. What they might get as a
benefit is keeping the plants from going into and out-of an early spring
flush of growth that then could suffer a late frost. I think a cold garage
(that stays cold) would be a beeter answer; unlike Iris, you are not
planning to display it indoors, yet.

Outdoor growth of Kingsville is VERY moderate. Indoor growth must approach
near standstill. Re' impatience, you might consider trading your valuable
Kingsville to Jim Doyle for a faster growing variety. I bet he would be
pleased at the trade, and you might be, as well.

Best wishes,
Chris... C. Cochrane, , Richmond VA

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