I think you're right, Day. They sure are pretty! Wish I could've gotten a shot of the great blue that ran him off. Maybe another time, another place. 8-] ICA, Sophie ^i^

Have not repotted the plant yet - chore did not get done. Perhaps this afternoon. Thanks for the advice. My last plant lived in dappled shade until mid-afternoon, and then full sun. Seemed to do fine. I haven't seen my neighbor to ask her where this pot was located. Hers was far more proliferous than my plant, but do I think she has had this plant forever. I think I remember it in the same pot when I was given the pup and that was quite awhile ago. SJN, you are right. I did plant my Michelia Alba into the ground. Here's what it looked like at purchase in April 2016. Here it is when initially potted up. It sailed through winter 2017. We had no hard freeze. I planted it into the ground last April 2017 and it was a beautiful little tree all of last year - and bloomed so nicely! But yes, it froze all the way back to the roots in winter 2018. It's coming back very strongly. It is full of new growth, all from the base of the tree. I removed all of the dead parts - all of the tree from the base of the trunk and up. I imagine it will be a shrub from now on. I don't expect that I will ever take a tree-form again. I will get picture and post today. DG, I look forward to an eventual update on your Buddha's Hand planted in the ground. I'm still thinking about doing the same and still mulling it over. I wonder if it will spread - and if aggressively? Invasive plants always start slowly at first - they fool you - and then when you are not looking, they take over and are everywhere! Carol

Love all your photos and videos! I have 2 Boscobel. One planted on each side of the steps leading to front door. Really pleased with it's growth and am glad it seems to be tall and generally narrow for you as well.

Not much bigger than the 1st year, maybe it will be bigger later in the season.