JoeR
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I always have random questions that I would like answers to but don't want to take over other threads, so here's a thread for just my random questions.
1- Bonsai learning center is close to that area, should be able to find most of what you are looking for there1) Where do people near the Charlotte area get their soil components? (Lava rock, pumice, etc)
2) Is it too late to start some pre stratified black pine seeds?
3) My blueberry is breaking dormancy and flowering, should I begin airlayer now?
4) I started a layer on a plum I got from lowes, it's leaving out now and I hope I did it right. I peeled the bark, scraped the cambium off, used rooting powder, applied moss and plastic wrap (with holes in it), and finally wrapped tinfoil around it. Yes?
5) When should I approach graft a branch lower on a cherry? (It has flower buds that are about to open soon if it helps)
6) What wood be the procedure for taking a cutting from a shimpaku and kotohime? I've never taken cuttings before.
No, even into April should be fine.2) Is it too late to start some pre stratified black pine seeds?
Any time between dormancy and first set of leaves hardening is good.3) My blueberry is breaking dormancy and flowering, should I begin airlayer now?
Sounds solid as long as you got all the cambium off. It's not like roots, you ideally want it to dry out. You can even "kill" it by wiping with alcohol.4) I started a layer on a plum I got from lowes, it's leaving out now and I hope I did it right. I peeled the bark, scraped the cambium off, used rooting powder, applied moss and plastic wrap (with holes in it), and finally wrapped tinfoil around it. Yes?
Sounds good.No, even into April should be fine.
Any time between dormancy and first set of leaves hardening is good.
Sounds solid as long as you got all the cambium off. It's not like roots, you ideally want it to dry out. You can even "kill" it by wiping with alcohol.
The trunk and the leaves look similar to a hawthorn I have growing in the yard.
I think I know what you guys were thinking it was. Crataegus uniflora, which are all over my neighbors land and are blooming now. Big thorns, grey bark, lots of white flowers. Going to find one to collect hopefully because they look interesting.Does it bloom?
That's the spirit! No chance it was root raking, repotting, or leaving it unattended for the weekend. Good luck tracking down the perp.I don't know why it died but I'm pretty sure it's not my fault.
What species are worth while to start from seed? I'm young and I adore the idea of having a tree I started and I trained all it's life.
I have black pine seeds, one hundred of them, that I'm starting soon here (I know I should have done it earlier).
I was also thinking maybe zelkova after reading that one thread I can't think of right now.
Suggestions?
That sarcasm though. It likely could have been my fault, but I thought the General consensus was that it couldn't have yellowed like it did in such a short time and that due to the way it yellowed it was fungal issues. I'll admit it could have been me, but I just don't think I did anything harsh enough for it to deteriorate so quickly.That's the spirit! No chance it was root raking, repotting, or leaving it unattended for the weekend. Good luck tracking down the perp.
On a serious note, don't give up on it just yet; it's only been 5 days.
Okay thanks, I will look for some seeds and if it's not too late start them soon. Maybe get overnight shipping or something.Trident maple, J. Maple, zelkova("I'm gonna make brooms" is the thread I think) j. Red pine would be my suggestions in addition to the black pine you already have.