Lobaeux
Shohin
Now I've got to look into this Texas Ebony tree.
Looking into Tamarind too, Might be a little closer looking to BRT. I'm having a hard time getting seeds to germinate though.Now I've got to look into this Texas Ebony tree.
Thanks lobaeux. Its in need of a full wiring and a trim. Been putting it off.I like it, like it a lot.
This tree was in a smaller pot for many years over to one side. The roots grew in a circle to the side with more soil. When I would repot the tree even with wire was not stable due to very few roots on the one side. After the tree fell off the stand and broke the pot last year and I put it closer to the center it started to get better roots on the shallow side. One more year and simply wiring it in will do. I get LOTS of wind out back. Will keep the bungee on for a few weeks is all.Why bungee the tree? The pot is one thing, but the tree.........please tell me it's wired in and your just being REALLY cautious!?!?
Edit: Looks like it's wired in. 86 the bungee.
Clipping the terminal bud while the internodes are short helps keep it compact.what's the secret to get the leaves so close together on a BRT?
Can you please post a pic?Clipping the terminal bud while the internodes are short helps keep it compact.
Just took these pictures. This is an example of a new shoot growing out past the lower pad.Can you please post a pic?
No problem.Thanks so much for taking the time for these pics and explanation.
be careful about leaving a nub at the end longer than you want, because it will die back some
Thanks! It's gotten very leggy over the winter, maybe I should just leave it alone? It's one of my favorites, so I want to be careful what I do. But yours and c54fun's are so lush.Exactly. You can go back once it turns brown and clean it up. Careful for TOO much cutting of green growth, "pinching".... @c54fun tree is styled in a manner that doesn't call for a overly thick trunk. Although I would let some shoots lignify a bit and then cut back. Consistent "pinching" will weaken the tree, all trees.