This case study shows the collection of a Hawthorn tree and its training as a double-trunk style Bonsai. After being spotted the tree was chopped back significantly and left to recover.
About a year later the Hawthorn bonsai responded well and started growing strongly again. In order to force the tree to grow a dens root-system a trench was dug around the tree, cutting through its thickest roots.
Pictures 1 and 2: the yamadori plant in nature
![Hawthorn Bonsai by Harry Harrington](/images/articles-blog/old-articles/hawthorn-twin-03.jpg)
![Hawthorn Bonsai by Harry Harrington](/images/articles-blog/old-articles/hawthorn-twin-04.jpg)
![Hawthorn Bonsai by Harry Harrington](/images/articles-blog/old-articles/hawthorn-twin-06.jpg)
![Hawthorn Bonsai by Harry Harrington](/images/articles-blog/old-articles/hawthorn-twin-07.jpg)
![Hawthorn Bonsai by Harry Harrington](/images/articles-blog/old-articles/hawthorn-twin-11.jpg)
![Hawthorn Bonsai by Harry Harrington](/images/articles-blog/old-articles/hawthorn-twin-08.jpg)
![Hawthorn Bonsai by Harry Harrington](/images/articles-blog/old-articles/hawthorn-twin-09.jpg)
![Hawthorn Bonsai by Harry Harrington](/images/articles-blog/old-articles/hawthorn-twin-10.jpg)