Specialkayme
Mame
I'd worry that severing all roots from trees pictured would result in their death.
That's what I was nervous about.
I'd worry that severing all roots from trees pictured would result in their death.
2 things you mentioned are 1/2 day sun, and you don't water them, are huge advantages you give the ones in pots.
if you go colenders water the crap out of them, but make sure its a well draining soil.
But it depends on what you want (fast growth or compact growth).
So, if I wanted faster growth, you would recommend leaving them in the ground? And if I wanted more compact growth, disrupt their root system and repot them?
If you plan on keeping these small and want to do the "build it right the first time" deal then leave them in the ground. They will grow slower due to position or take off in a few years but for now you will be building a shorter, hopefully denser tree.
Soak seed in water for 48-72 hours.
Now plant one or two seeds per cell.
Pinus densiflora Japanese red pine PC4
These seeds are not actually dormant, but will germinate faster if given a moist chilling (or pre-chilling) at 0-2°C for 4 weeks.
I always saw pine seeds without stratification.
they show a rather slow development.
Too me, your pots are too big for the size of the seedlings and the substrate not fast draining enough. There is a delicate balance to obtain optimal growth with pine : they should not lack water at any time while being sensitive to root rot.
(the label did instruct to saw them directly)
I can garantee you that you can induce easily root rot with mine if you water to much, especially during spring when temperatures are not so high.
Take out the english label, scan the japanese one and post it.Who knows what my lebel says. Its in japanese The distributor covered it up with an english label,