Basic RoR question about trunk thickness

Lars Grimm

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When planning a RoR do you choose a tree with a trunk at the appropriate thickness already? I'm assuming you wouldn't expect much growth in trunk thickness after you start training.
 

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When planning a RoR do you choose a tree with a trunk at the appropriate thickness already? I'm assuming you wouldn't expect much growth in trunk thickness after you start training.
No. Usually, you're placing seedlings- typically 2-3 years old- on the rock and growing out the tree from there.
 

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Hmm, ok. I would have thought that the stress of uncovering the roots over time would really slow down the growth. But maybe it does and that is why RoR are hard to do....
 

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Hmm, ok. I would have thought that the stress of uncovering the roots over time would really slow down the growth. But maybe it does and that is why RoR are hard to do....
Eventually you have developed roots below the rock that feed the tree. The ones clinging to the tree are great. But there are much more under the substrate. ;) Or at least that is what one is attempting to accomplish among having the roots form against the rock.
 

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If you are talking conifers you have to go with young trees.
But for deciduous trees the stress isn't the problem but having flexible roots and letting them grasp on to the rock while growing out is more of the issue
 

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If you are talking conifers you have to go with young trees.
But for deciduous trees the stress isn't the problem but having flexible roots and letting them grasp on to the rock while growing out is more of the issue

I was thinking deciduous trees, but that really makes sense. I appreciate it!
 
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