RH-W
Yamadori
This apple was way less than happy in the garden and my significant other was over it. So it gets another shot at life in a pot. I'm happy to see it budding back. And so another long (or maybe short) journey begins.
Apple chop bud back
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Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Always good to see signs of recovery after transplant but I never count chickens. No tree has survived transplant until it has grown for a full season after collection. Many will use stored resources to grow new shoots but without roots that growth tends to be short lived.
Apples are among the easiest to transplant so I have no doubt this one will be OK. Just be aware of potential disappointment.
I see a change of bark color and slight swelling down low. Possible graft? There is also a bit of damage down there which you may be able to use in a design or you may elect to layer the trunk above that area at some stage when it has recovered and is growing strong again.
Apples are among the easiest to transplant so I have no doubt this one will be OK. Just be aware of potential disappointment.
I see a change of bark color and slight swelling down low. Possible graft? There is also a bit of damage down there which you may be able to use in a design or you may elect to layer the trunk above that area at some stage when it has recovered and is growing strong again.
RH-W
Yamadori
Somehow I ended up with two different threads???
Anyway. Time will tell. It has a better chance than it did in the compost bin.
Anyway. Time will tell. It has a better chance than it did in the compost bin.
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
Seal the cut at the apex. Fruit trees really susceptible to fungus and possible blight.......introduce some fert options, but be easy with watering this big container....keep an eye on new growth for bugs, apples and crabs are magnets....LOOOOONG term project. Enjoy! 
Hack Yeah!
Omono
Do you know what variety of apple it is? I've done the same thing this year, back budding like crazy
RH-W
Yamadori
It is sealed with wood glueSeal the cut at the apex. Fruit trees really susceptible to fungus and possible blight.......introduce some fert options, but be easy with watering this big container....keep an eye on new growth for bugs, apples and crabs are magnets....LOOOOONG term project. Enjoy!
RH-W
Yamadori
It is a pound sweet. But its also grafted.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Grafted yes, but also quite tall.
I like the idea earlier of layering. Then, layer the op just above the small branch halfway up the trunk and keep both. Two trees!
I like the idea earlier of layering. Then, layer the op just above the small branch halfway up the trunk and keep both. Two trees!
RH-W
Yamadori
Its really only about 10". But maybe an air layer down the road. I think for this year this tree has had about all it can handle. I do like the idea of a shohin apple especially with the gnarly old graft scar.
RH-W
Yamadori
Still progressing
RH-W
Yamadori
RH-W
Yamadori
Still strong. The smaller two are root cuttings I stuck in soil in spring. They came from the graft stock of this same tree. The squirells naturaly pruned the smallest but it seems just as happy. Either apples are very hardy or I nailed the timing for this cut back. Probably a little of both. Anyhow this has been a very rewarding process so far.
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
More of the first I think but success builds confidence which in turn develops skill and technique.
Well done with all these.
RH-W
Yamadori
Yeah I'm definitely giving the tree most of the credit.
