This tree was grown from seed which was purchased in Japan at Narita airport in 1989.
When they were 3 years old it was decided to group these three together, and as can be seen in the close-up below the roots were entwined with each other.

The photo on the left was taken June 1994, and the close-up below during August 1998.

August 1998
The two photos above were taken the same time as the close up of the roots shown above them. They show the front and back of the group.
Height: 53cm. Spread: 58cm.
Diameter of largest trunk 16mm.

June 2002
The photo on the left was taken June 2002.
No details are available.

May 2005.
These three photographs show the front and back view of the tree, and a close up of the roots.
Height: 66cm. Spread: 56cm.
Trunk diameters: 21.3mm, 19.2mm,19.5mm