cascade
Shohin
It's that time of the week again. My project will be (continue) repotting trees. This one was done yesterday, so it does not count:
Best,
Dorothy
Best,
Dorothy
Bnut Weekend challenge 4/5 ' 13
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jk_lewis
Masterpiece
I think I'm mostly done! Maybe I still have some mame to repot.
Another great tree, Dorothy.
Another great tree, Dorothy.
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Omono
Hey Dorothy...does a 15km run on Sunday count for the challenge? lol 0
nathanbs
Omono
bald cypress
Decided to go in a new direction with my bald cypress with knees(which I recently acquired back from the friend I sold it to) I felt that because the tree lacked buttressing that it didnt have that character it needs to be a top notch formal upright bald cypress or flat top so I committed to making it into some sort of abstract, carved, hollowed redwood burl looking piece. My first step was to chop it lower and let it back bud and then possibly go lower again in a year or so once i've allowed some branches to pop and elongate
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Decided to go in a new direction with my bald cypress with knees(which I recently acquired back from the friend I sold it to) I felt that because the tree lacked buttressing that it didnt have that character it needs to be a top notch formal upright bald cypress or flat top so I committed to making it into some sort of abstract, carved, hollowed redwood burl looking piece. My first step was to chop it lower and let it back bud and then possibly go lower again in a year or so once i've allowed some branches to pop and elongate
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cascade
Shohin
Hey Dorothy...does a 15km run on Sunday count for the challenge? lol 0
Wow, yes! Especially when you survived it! How often do you run that distance?
Best,
Dorothy
cascade
Shohin
I had no time over the weekend to work on trees. Sorry. But, hey, I read some bonsai magazines from the 70's..Bonsai in California! Coolest pics. 
Best,
Dorothy
Best,
Dorothy
my nellie
Masterpiece
Question about repotting
Hello, Dorothy!
I know this thread is for projects and trees being worked, but because of the subject some basic (for me at least) question have raised in my mind..... So, I apologize for taking advantage but please bare with me because I am a novice and I strive for gathering knowledge.
I see the ficus is bare rooted before repotting and my questions are :
Does bare rooting have any risk for the tree?
Does this depend on species?
Why did you choose to bare root and not just reduce the rootball as a whole?
Do you let the tree get rootbound before repotting?
Thank you!
PS: I hope my poor English isn't so much of a problem....
Hello, Dorothy!
I know this thread is for projects and trees being worked, but because of the subject some basic (for me at least) question have raised in my mind..... So, I apologize for taking advantage but please bare with me because I am a novice and I strive for gathering knowledge.
I see the ficus is bare rooted before repotting and my questions are :
Does bare rooting have any risk for the tree?
Does this depend on species?
Why did you choose to bare root and not just reduce the rootball as a whole?
Do you let the tree get rootbound before repotting?
Thank you!
PS: I hope my poor English isn't so much of a problem....
cascade
Shohin
Nothing wrong with your English, dear.
Yes, depending on the species and the health/vigor of the tree, it can definetly be risky to bare root.
Absolutely. In Florida we have 2 kind of trees. Ficus and non-Ficus. Most ficus trees can be barerooted without any problems. So can Bougainvillea, Seagrape, Raintrees, Buttonwood and many other species. It really depends on the species, the status of the tree and the time of the year.
I treat every tree in my backyard slightly different when it comes to repotting, watering habits, fertilizing and general exposure. This particular Ficus should have already been transplanted a year ago.
I had to bare root it in order to detangle the roots. I use(d) the water hose to clean the main rootball from soil (top and bottom). During this process I also trim long roots and place the tree on a turntable to comb out the remaining roots. With Ficus you want to treat every single root individually. Anything crossing close to the trunk needs to go. Yes, it may eventually melt into the buttress, but you will still be able to see it depending on how big the root is. Also, very often Ficus will grow roots on different plains or levels radiating out of the main trunk. Some of these may have to be pruned or corrected. There are just so many issues that require a bare rooted tree, in order to realize problems while they occur or before they occur.
To a certain point, yes. With fast growing species like Ficus, you want to avoid "knuckling" roots, roots that are forced to make a harsh turn in order to grow, or roots that are are growing downwards due to lack of forward space. There are other varieties like Buttonwood that like to be slightly potbound prior to repotting. But then again, it depends on what you are trying to achieve. If a tree - any tree- is very old and fully developed, there are means of keeping the growth under control while ensuring the tree's health. I am sure you have thought about that already. A packed rootball is one of the ways..
Hope I was able to answer your questions. If not, let me know.
Best,
Dorothy
my nellie
Masterpiece
Dorothy, you have absolutely answered my doubts/questions. I greatly appreciate your time and politeness.... ...Hope I was able to answer your questions. If not, let me know.
By the way, I have always wished to tell you (I mean I know you from your posts on IBC) I am a great admirer of your work but never had the chance. So, this is my time
cascade
Shohin
Dorothy, you have absolutely answered my doubts/questions. I greatly appreciate your time and politeness.
By the way, I have always wished to tell you (I mean I know you from your posts on IBC) I am a great admirer of your work but never had the chance. So, this is my time
That is very kind of you, thanks!
Best,
Dorothy
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