Bonds Guy
Mame
3 years ago I started some Coastal Redwoods from seed. I forget how many sprouted, but today I have 3 still living. Now before you guys start attacking me about starting from seeds, keep in mind redwoods can't naturally survive in my zone (however, given the way winter is becoming less wintry, they just might be able to in some years). Also, since C. redwoods are endangered, maintaining genetic diversity makes me feel like a good samaritan. Anyhoo, back to the saplings, progress has been slow over the 3 years (I had a few things to learn), but since the beginning of spring '21, things are starting to ramp up.
The weather for this week will be tolerable, so to alleviate some of the workload for spring, I decided to repot the redwoods. Redwood #1 is the fastest grower of the 3, so I started with him. Unfortunately, I didn't take photos before girdling it last spring, but I swear it was 2-3mm thick. I'm very pleased with the growth it has put on since then. However, I'm worried this year won't be as prosperous without a sacrifice branch coming right off the base.
C. Redwood #1 (Before)
C. Redwood #2 (After)
I'm a little worried about this area. I see inverse taper forming. Any suggestions?
The weather for this week will be tolerable, so to alleviate some of the workload for spring, I decided to repot the redwoods. Redwood #1 is the fastest grower of the 3, so I started with him. Unfortunately, I didn't take photos before girdling it last spring, but I swear it was 2-3mm thick. I'm very pleased with the growth it has put on since then. However, I'm worried this year won't be as prosperous without a sacrifice branch coming right off the base.
C. Redwood #1 (Before)
C. Redwood #2 (After)
I'm a little worried about this area. I see inverse taper forming. Any suggestions?