I'm going to be getting a yamadori bald cypress it will be shipped to me from Louisiana. It will be trunk chopped and roots will be just how it was dug up. I know bald cypress are very hardy but this has to be stressful on the tree so what should I do to ensure it has the best chance of living.
bald cypress questions.
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edprocoat
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Bald Cypress are almost like a weed, tough to kill. I would get in a good medium and keep it wet and shaded for about 3 weeks to give it a chance to relax. You should start seeing some buds in about a month and then its time to fertilize and watch it literally grow each day, they grow like a weed too. They like to be wet, it would not hurt to use some sphagnum moss in your mix to hold water and develop a root system.
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jkd2572
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The shipping should not provide any stress to the tree when it's dormant.
You probably don't need to worry but...IF the tree is being collected from the wild, the roots, or what is left of them, should be packed in wet moss and sealed in plastic for shipping ...you do not want freshly collected roots to dry out...(I am sure if you are buying from a reputable seller this will be done) I personally would want it to be shipped asap after collecting. I would also not dilly-dally about getting potted up and secure in the pot...no wiggles as soon as you receive it.
One the other hand, if it coming from a growing bed or nursery situation it should be just fine!
I hope since you're carrying the risk of a newly collected tree that it saved you a bunch of money! If not, I might reconsider and look for something more established.
Keep it wet and good luck,
John
One the other hand, if it coming from a growing bed or nursery situation it should be just fine!
I hope since you're carrying the risk of a newly collected tree that it saved you a bunch of money! If not, I might reconsider and look for something more established.
Keep it wet and good luck,
John
The tree should be fine a long as it is dormant. Keep wet
Dav4
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That's got a great nebari and taper to boot...good pick up!
Poink88
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Nice tree. Good score!
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terry
Yamadori
Very nice Cypress. Are you willing to share the suppliers name in a PM to me?
Terry
Terry
On Facebook thers a group search for bonsai classifieds. There's another group by the same guy called bonsai talk. The classified group has weekly auctions but the guy that runs both groups is mark Goodman that's who Im getting my tree from.
Zach Smith
Omono
Is the seller guaranteeing the tree will survive? Since it's being dug and shipped without first being stabilized, are you on the hook if it dies? Just asking.
Zach
Zach
Wee
Chumono
Nice BC....With the cost of gas and atleast a day I might be better off getting intouch with this guy instead of trying to collect some on my own.....? I haven't even found a place yet.
Brian
Brian
jkd2572
Masterpiece
If it dies your should find out how as these trees in my belief can't be killed. They are weeds. I had one which I have since sold that I cut in half almost to the base in August and it laughed at me and put out new foliage. I would not worry. Your problem will be deciding what new growth you want to keep as it will come out everywhere. They back bud all over the place.
Ross
Shohin
It's probably not cheap to ship a tree that size especially when you consider packing materials and the time needed to pack and ship it. Also considering the time it took to drive out there, pick the tree, cut and dig it, and clean up the cuts on the roots, I think you're getting a great deal. I hope it thrives for you.
Don't kid yourself! Maybe I am wrong, but I don't think you have much experience collecting. They can and do die...I have lost plenty over the years. The transition from wild to container grown is not always successful.
John
