I would like to here how the various growers of this species maintain the tree in a horticultural sense.
That is, watering, feeding, heat tolerance, sun, potting mix and frequency and anything else you can think of which might help us understand the needs of this plant better. Eg, do you think they prefer tight feet? I have seen many Japanese pictures of trees thriving in tiny pots or stone slabs etc. Some with almost no soil!
Trees on their own roots NOT grafted onto another species!
I sowed about 100 seeds in 2000. Since then I have sold quite a few (I'm sure they are all dead by now) Over the years I lost maybe 20 or 30 from root diseases. Maybe more?? But I have about 10 left that are now in terra cotta pots and a very open mix. They seem to be doing ok but I still feel I don't have the handle on them that I would like. I am able to get pretty good mychorrizae on their roots.
Can you help with your experiences?
That is, watering, feeding, heat tolerance, sun, potting mix and frequency and anything else you can think of which might help us understand the needs of this plant better. Eg, do you think they prefer tight feet? I have seen many Japanese pictures of trees thriving in tiny pots or stone slabs etc. Some with almost no soil!
Trees on their own roots NOT grafted onto another species!
I sowed about 100 seeds in 2000. Since then I have sold quite a few (I'm sure they are all dead by now) Over the years I lost maybe 20 or 30 from root diseases. Maybe more?? But I have about 10 left that are now in terra cotta pots and a very open mix. They seem to be doing ok but I still feel I don't have the handle on them that I would like. I am able to get pretty good mychorrizae on their roots.
Can you help with your experiences?