Lance has some really nice BRT's, and I think he was trying to contribute something helpful. Maybe don't take everything so seriously, a sense of humor is helpful here. Best of luck with your tree. I have several BRT's, fun trees.
Baby Brazilian Rain Tree advice wanted
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brainfree
Mame
Okay thanks Carol 83. That's good to know. I'm kind of new to internet forums. My son actually said something similar to what you said. I'll try to be more.......savvy?
Anyway thanks!
Paradox
Imperial Masterpiece
I would have probably waited another 2-3 months before doing that much cutting on this tree.
My BRT are currently going through their "dormant period". They typically dont show much growth in January-February despite being in my basement and under lights for 16 hours a day. In March they will start growing again and will be a bush (if I dont trim them) by the time summer comes and I can get them outside
For now leave it alone and dont do anything else except water it and give it as much light as you can.
Supplimental lighting is better than just putting it in a south facing window. It should start putting out new foliage in a few weeks and you can start feeding it again then.
My BRT are currently going through their "dormant period". They typically dont show much growth in January-February despite being in my basement and under lights for 16 hours a day. In March they will start growing again and will be a bush (if I dont trim them) by the time summer comes and I can get them outside
For now leave it alone and dont do anything else except water it and give it as much light as you can.
Supplimental lighting is better than just putting it in a south facing window. It should start putting out new foliage in a few weeks and you can start feeding it again then.
brainfree
Mame
Thanks Paradox
I actually do have it under a cf grow light now. However I do have a much bigger BRT that’s survived this winter with absolutely no supplemental lighting and virtually zero leaf drop.
I actually do have it under a cf grow light now. However I do have a much bigger BRT that’s survived this winter with absolutely no supplemental lighting and virtually zero leaf drop.
Forsoothe!
Imperial Masterpiece
The bark turns brown and flakes off like a Sycamore. The bark evolves to many shades of brown.
brainfree
Mame
Cool. I’ve seen other pics and videos of BRT’s and that’s one of the things I love about them. Beautiful trees.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
I think this post prooves you right. The tree shown here has nothing of the fluted appearence of some others.
Not sure I have seen those. Any examples of what you mean?
What is wrong with a tall tree?
Question is.. What are you after long-term. How big a tree. Very heavy trunked or not. One thing to keep in mind with BRT is that they will fatten up the branch-attachments to the trunk. This may result in odd shaped trunk leading to a concept of inverse taper. Be aware of this risk, and remove branches before the start to dominate the trunkline.
brainfree
Mame
Thanks Leatherback,
I’ve already removed the lower branch as you can see in my previous posts.
Question! I see for example, a Fukien tea tree or Chinese elms with S shaped trunks. Are these trees not wired as seedlings into that shape? And if so, can’t a BRT similarly be wired as a seedling?
I’ve already removed the lower branch as you can see in my previous posts.
Question! I see for example, a Fukien tea tree or Chinese elms with S shaped trunks. Are these trees not wired as seedlings into that shape? And if so, can’t a BRT similarly be wired as a seedling?
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Yes they are and yes you can
brainfree
Mame
View attachment 286853Here's my older BRT with the "too tall Jones" look. It's doing very well but I don't think I've been pruning it properly. I've been getting a lot of new growth the last couple weeks. The moss on top of the soil turns a brilliant green in the summer. If you look at my profile I beleive there's a picture.
brainfree
Mame
Forsoothe!
Imperial Masterpiece
They have a tendency to grow twigs straight as an arrow to the moon with a cluster of leaves every 2" or so. This is very hard to moderate, much less overcome, if it can be at all. You need to encourage ramification by trimming after two clusters of leaves on a given bull twig. Rarely, they will ramify at that point. More often, it will send out another twig at the base of the twig instead where you trimmed. The new twig will grow to the moon with leaf clusters every 2", so you have to continue to be vigilant. Eventually, you will have enough twigs (primary tips) to form an opaque canopy. Some of the best, thick-looking canopies you see are rat's nests of criss-crossing bull canes that have escaped control. Choose your poison.
brainfree
Mame
Thanks Forsoothe,
I would love to see pictures of others BRT's. If anything for a little inspiration.
I would love to see pictures of others BRT's. If anything for a little inspiration.
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
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Imperial Masterpiece
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
Forsoothe!
Imperial Masterpiece
I think you're confusing blather and banter with intelligent conversation. Whether the trees are as I have described them, or as you seem to be indicating is below the dignity of a response.
brainfree
Mame
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leatherback
The Treedeemer
I find they do not turn brown, but a dark green and silver/white depending on the stage of shedding the bark.
Trees grown from seed will have thorns. There is however a variety that is cutting grown, or so I believe, which does not have thorns. I have both here and the ones without thors have larger leaves and seem to be coarser overall.
I have turned to wiring the your still pliable growth. If left along they will become very long growing to hanging branches without interest
A solid prune when growing strongly resulted on my tree in buds jumping everywhere and using the opportunity.
www.bonsainut.com
Trees grown from seed will have thorns. There is however a variety that is cutting grown, or so I believe, which does not have thorns. I have both here and the ones without thors have larger leaves and seem to be coarser overall.
I have turned to wiring the your still pliable growth. If left along they will become very long growing to hanging branches without interest
A solid prune when growing strongly resulted on my tree in buds jumping everywhere and using the opportunity.
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