And then cut off the left branch.Don't cut it if you want to thicken the trunk. Grow it as thick as you want and then cut it.
Hi Mike thanks for the feedback.And then cut off the left branch.
It will give you a direction change and taper.
To thicken a trunk the plant needs to grow freely. Top growth fuels root growth,root growth promotes top growth.Hi Mike thanks for the feedback.
I’m obviously new but I thought that you need to cut off top growth to thicken trunks? so that energy is not wasted on the top of the tree but is used to enlarge roots and the trunk?
Hi Mike thanks for the feedback.
I’m obviously new but I thought that you need to cut off top growth to thicken trunks? so that energy is not wasted on the top of the tree but is used to enlarge roots and the trunk?
Sure that’s a cool idea I’ll get on itSince your new to bonsai...assuming that. Why not share all four sides...sometimes we can't see something better that is hidden to our naked eyes. So we see the potential in all sides. Before chopping.
That’s really helpful thanks Mike ... I’ll repot into a tub and take it from thereTo thicken a trunk the plant needs to grow freely. Top growth fuels root growth,root growth promotes top growth.
You could put it in a large bucket for a couple years to fatten up some. They fatten up in a bucket faster than in the ground the first couple years then slow down because the roots don't have anywhere to go. It takes a couple years to acclimate in the ground but once that happens trees grow the fastest.
I suggested cutting it so while it's growing out it has time to heal the scar.
It seem quite straight down there ....
That’s cool Grimmy I’ll knock up a weak solution and give it a try.Cool and being what it is I suspect that green algae type growth is because it was hot house grown. As is that will disappear if you put it in full sun this year with good air movement. Myself I would paint it with a weak Sulfur solution to speed up the process
I am growing out a twin trunk as I type, was supposed to be a Peach tree but oh well The Cherry is more commonly used in Bonsai but I just wanted some damn juicy fresh Peaches
Grimmy
That’s cool Grimmy I’ll knock up a weak solution and give it a try. My next project is a pomegranate but they seem hard to get over here
Yep I guess so ... but the search continuesLocation - Fruits where I am at Zone 6 -7 grow great, if a pitted fruit like Apple, Crabapple, Peach, Cherry, Quince, Apricot, and even Pear. Pomegranate here requires a LOT more inside time in a plant room like Banana and Citrus. I am not certain what your grow conditions are and indoor/outdoor growing options are but I would suspect Pomegranate would be difficult there so it is not offered making it uncommon.
Grimmy
Yes scrape the too layer of dirt off until you notice the base buttressing and harder roots. I bet you will be surprised. I'm thinking 2 inches down is where the true base will beThis photo is concerning....while the opposite side looks fused...
This seems a seam...
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Where digging down will prove the best future for This...as always of course....Base first.
Since you won't cut any tool off this year...ahem!...
I think you're ok to have a dig down to the flare.
If these are separate...cutting that left trunk may ruin a lot of possibilities...
That side may be an individual tree... And maybe then the skiiny side can be used as a literati of sorts....
Dig . More pics! Too much unknown still!
Sorce
Any update? I'm curious ?Interesting Drew I shall revisit the roots this evening and post an update