Celtis - from semi formal to flat top.

The self sown seedling in 2009:

I chopped it and picked up a new leader for a typical semi formal tree:

I decided against that and pull the twig down. I have decided on a flat top for now:

The tree January 2011 after a cut back and defoliation:

I am very happy with the direction I took with the tree. Except for some pinching I let the tree grow freely this year:

In early August  will cut it back, reduce the roots and pot it up for the first time. I am still deciding if I am going to use a slab, a hollowed out rock or a conventional pot.

November 2012:

 

 July 2014:

 July 2014 - cut back and ready to grow: