M_dawg
Seedling
Hi, I have recently collected this tree (2 days ago, it was now or never) from a forest near my grandads house. I have potted it up in a plastic pot with regular potting soil (all that I have available) and given it a deep watering. In the photos you can see where I have cut the tree in order to fit it in the car. These are quite large cuts and I was wondering if it is best for me to wait until the tree shows signs of recovery before making a more aesthetic cut back or wether I should do it right away to avoid wasting the trees energy on healing the current wound which I will only eventually cut off. I also intend on raising the roots up to the levels in the photos, would this best be done by air layering the tree when in full vigour?
on a side note, some of the new shoots on the tree have sagged a bit however the soil is wet, should I water it again or continue to water normally (wait for the soil to dry out a bit before watering) also, can anyone help me with identifying the tree, I recognise it from somewhere but cannot be sure what it’s exact name is.
on a side note, some of the new shoots on the tree have sagged a bit however the soil is wet, should I water it again or continue to water normally (wait for the soil to dry out a bit before watering) also, can anyone help me with identifying the tree, I recognise it from somewhere but cannot be sure what it’s exact name is.