I just collected this 4 days ago. It's one of 5 that I dug up. I've looked at lots of tamaracks this year and this one has the coolest base so far.
So what do you guys think.
I like the base def. A tuff one to say chop here or there. What about the first large branch to the left as the new leader? Then carve some taper into the right side down to the base? Just a thought of course. Good luck!
I just collected this 4 days ago. It's one of 5 that I dug up. I've looked at lots of tamaracks this year and this one has the coolest base so far.
So what do you guys think.
Can't tell squat without seeing pictures from other sides but I'd say leave it alone and let it grow. If you find a branch to move up for a new leader tie it up as close to trunk as possible without breaking it and let it grow. It's going to take a number of years to develop taper on this one.
clearly a homemade colander using a drill bit. Some do this to mica pots, which I dont understand, but getting air to the roots is the end game, I feel pretty sure of.
I bet you were thinking shotgun weren't you?
The thought did cross my mind for expediency's sake but just a drill bit was used. I've got a bunch of 3 and 5 gallon buckets cut down and all drilled up to put trees in. I also use collanders but sometimes trees are too large for collanders so I use these. I've been using these for years. And they last forever also. That one is probably over 10 years old.