AJL
Chumono
Ive had this neglected pine around 4 years since collecting it ;I would be grateful for any advice and suggestions as its not thriving and not growing much
Advice on Pine please
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Wires_Guy_wires
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Heavy feeding in spring is a good start to get pines in prime condition.
Sometimes the soil can be a limiting factor, if it's less than optimal a repot might be wise.
It looks like it did produce bigger needles last year, meaning that it's going in the right direction. If you can count more than one bud on every branch tip, you can be fairly sure that you're on the right track. If not, go with the above.
Sometimes the soil can be a limiting factor, if it's less than optimal a repot might be wise.
It looks like it did produce bigger needles last year, meaning that it's going in the right direction. If you can count more than one bud on every branch tip, you can be fairly sure that you're on the right track. If not, go with the above.
Dav4
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As much sun as you can give... at least 6- 8 hours a day. Fast draining soil is very important. Based on the amount of moss growing on the soil surface, I suspect your soil is staying too moist. I'd remove the moss from the soil surface to help it dry between watering... I'd also spray some white vinegar on the moss growing up the trunk, as it will damage the bark there.
A. Gorilla
Omono
Well, the lowest hanging fruit (all I am capable of saying) is get it into free draining soil (something like pumice), get it into all-day sun (as close as you can manage), and fertilize heavy for 3 years.
You will have both health and options.
You will have both health and options.
AJL
Chumono
Its been in kept full sun all and been fed monthly with liquid feed during the growing season, but I have to admit its been neglected recently and needs a repot . What time of year do you all advise for Scots pine repotting and how to promote back budding??
A. Gorilla
Omono
What do you mean by neglected then?
Trees enjoy "benign neglect", and this looks sparse.
There is something it is not getting. In 4 years this should be bushy and full.
??
Trees enjoy "benign neglect", and this looks sparse.
There is something it is not getting. In 4 years this should be bushy and full.
??
Paradox
Imperial Masterpiece
I repot mine in early spring as the buds begin to swell, usually March for me. They do need to be protected from frost for a bit afterwards.
To get back budding, you feed it heavily and then proper pruning at the right time.
Ryan Neil has a good video on Scots Pines aka single flush pines
hinmo24t
Masterpiece
that pine is rad! good luck
Paradox
Imperial Masterpiece
Another good video about scots pines
Tall Guy
Sapling
Your tree doesn’t look in that bad a shape to me. Nice color and decent growth... good luck going forward.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
That is what I was thinking too.
There are no obvious signs of trouble there.
When you fertilize, how much of what does it get?
I think this is where you might find added a handfull of organic dry fertilizer can help.
As said before, full sun exposure. The pot is plenty large and the foliage does not show signs the substrate is an issue. I doubt repotting is goint to help you much.
Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
Good starter tree. Possibilities obvious already and much better than stick in pot. Personally also vote for repot end of Winter time. Also suggest fertilizer weekly.
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AJL
Chumono
Please explain!
AJL
Chumono
I feel its been neglected by not repotting for 3 years and I allowed moss to smother the pot :- your observation is spot on - its sparse and has not produced bushy healthy growth-It just seems to be ticking over.I think I will follow the advice on here and repot late winter, then later apply solid fertiliser and hope that boosts the growth. Thanks everyone for your advice.
hinmo24t
Masterpiece
RJG2
Omono
AJL
Chumono
Sorry Im not young enough to translate american text speak! I thought maybe you were suggesting its a Pinus RADiata!!
leatherback
The Treedeemer
hinmo24t
Masterpiece
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
What kind of soil is it in?
How much has it actually grown?
No cuts at all?
For me, those thick black pots are too hot and wet. The shape and moss doesn't help.
Depending on what it looked like at collection, it could be doing fantastic.
What do the buds look like? Better than last year?
Sorce
How much has it actually grown?
No cuts at all?
For me, those thick black pots are too hot and wet. The shape and moss doesn't help.
Depending on what it looked like at collection, it could be doing fantastic.
What do the buds look like? Better than last year?
Sorce
