Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum 'Little Moon')

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This is my first foray into Bonsai. I wanted something I could mess with, and learn faster from, year round.

This was my introduction thread here: https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/intro.37035/


I purchased this Ligustrum from Nurseries Caroliniana. It came with no pot, which I found odd. It is huge for the cost. Plant appears to be in great shape, and was packed insanely well! No major complaints!

The attached photos aren't the best, I can post better photos later if necessary.

The only thing I am going to do is get it out of this peat based mix, and into some 511 come June. Other than that, I am hoping everyone here can show me the way.

Excited to learn!


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Bostonbull

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No pot wasn't meant to sound like a negative, just something that is new to me and I wasn't prepared for.

I hear these grow like crazy, foot or more per year. When should i begin clipping it gently? Pruning hard? I am assuming the latter is next year after I repot/root prune this year and let it put some more size on.....
 
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