Old folks and junipers

Jarath

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Just got permission to remove several old junipers from a kind neighbor. Trunks as thick as my wrists. Can't wait for saturday. Yeahhh. I will post more photos once I dig them up.
 

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Jarath

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How should they be removed? I am sure I need to be gentle w the roots and what should I repot them in? A grow box?, ground?
 

armetisius

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These questions have been answered before in the forums.
Use search function; query=digging.
 

PaulH

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Try to get as many fine roots as you can and large roots can be removed. Clean off most of the soil carefully and plant in a box or pot in 100% coarse pumice. Keep in a cool greenhouse and mist the foliage 4-5 times a day until new growth starts then move them outside.
 

Jarath

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Couple more shots of this beauty
 

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DougB

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Jarath my young friend. I take exception to the term "old folks" (actually I represent them) Please in the future consider terms such as wise elders or experienced elders or even, well I'm sure you can think of some more acceptable terms.

Though I make fun of your title, I am very pleased that you are aware of your surroundings and not hesitant to ask and talk with others about your bonsai affliction. And that you are asking for advice. You have several good clubs and bonsai nurseries in FL, make sure you avail yourself of them.
Good luck and gain patience in you endeavors.
 

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Damn J.

Killing it. First the other fatty...now these!

Bro.

Don't be tempted to do ANYTHING to them for at least a year....3 better.
I think the most important part of aftercare is being aware it takes that long.

I will be happy to wait. Your material is too raw to kill. Got yourself in a pickle!
Less you are a British Nanny far as patience goes.

These can be wicked!
All of em!

Sorce
 

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Good luck with the yard Junipers. When I visit friends and neighbor's houses I always find myself eye balling their hedges and trees and if I find something nice enough I just might offer my tree removal services. The problem with yard junipers is that they may have nice trunks but the foliage is usually far from that nice trunk and it will take some time to chase the foliage back. Definitely worth the effort of digging but just be ready for a long road.
 

Jarath

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Getting those junipers was a bust. Oh well, my neighbor decided she wanted to keep them. On to the next.
 

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Probably for the best. Collecting trees and getting them to live isn't that easy.
Practice collecting techniques on trees that you don't care if they die. Because quite a few may.
Study up in the collecting forum here. It is fun and worth the time and effort collecting your own trees. But only if they live.
 
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