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One of the 3 chinese fringe trees I have had over 12 years gave up the ghost this year. It started budding out with the others, weakly and didn't finish. Today I pulled it out of the colander to check roots. They were thick and healthy but the branches were starting to dry out. Upon close...

https://goo.gl/images/bEKWJa found some of these on the underside of one of my doug firs....on the underside of the needles. looked like little white fuzzy balls. On the opposite side of the needle it is turning yellow where they are sucking sap.... interesting not on the nearby hemlocks...

Looks like the growing season is on to an early start here in SW Oregon! Some of the boxwoods are blooming. Was hoping to get a bunch of repotting done before too much activity began. The grass needs mowed, the grass and ground is too wet. No good freeze this year, tho I have seen it snow...

I have had this beech for quite awhile. Lost the top of the tree a few years back and it has just been growing. It doesnt have much ramification as I only found the proper pruning technique for beech last year... This tree is 11 1/2 inches from the top of soil to the break off. Almost all of...

Hi group few years back picked 6 of these out of a nursery discard pile. Owner said he didn't remember what they were for certain, maybe hollywood contorted. They were his x partners interest not his. They split and the plants survived a number of years in a corner. no water etc. Only a couple...

Are these trees usually grafted? I have 2 that I picked up a couple years ago at a nursery closeout for $12 each. I chopped them on site to take them home as they were about 12 ft tall. yes the lady gasped lol. She probably kicked herself for dropping the price instead of raising them. Havent...

Hi group thought I would try posting a deodar I have had for a number of years. A favorite, as it kinda looks like a real bonsai. I was sad when a branch died from a little too much, a failed experiment. Mostly clip, grow n pluck tho there are some wire marks from trying to get a new apex one...

Hi group, I have a number of Doug Fir (and Hemlock and white fir) that I collected here in SW Oregon when I was on an equipment watch job about 8-9 years ago. Boss told me to go for it. I mostly dug trees that had been shortened already by the elk, snow, logging operations and road work. I put...

Hi group a few pics of our early spring here in sw oregon. My Japanese larch has buds opening rats I wanted to get some wiring done before that happened. Was away from home for nearly a week and look what happened. Also willow tree leafing out, viburnum in bloom daffodils etc Rain today

Hi group, just to share a few pics of trees and my yard at present. Feeling for all those on the east side who have had so much snow n cold. Just some random candid shots of my yard and some trees. used my tablet so they aren't great but it was for my own records. Was giving everyone their...

Last year I was given 2 of these. Nurseryman didn't remember what they were. There was only one old bloom on the pair. Leaves came later. Plain bark. These shrubs carried lots of buds thru all our winter unprotected. Strange yellow green dangly flower clusters opening now. Sorry can't seem the...

This strange winter...my larch is green..and buds popping all over, cherry, plum etc. daffodils blooming. I had really planned to wire the larch this winter before bud break. It's been unusually warm and we are in the midst of big rains..7 inches in the last 2 days and more to come until...

It's been strange weather and buds are swelling on a variety of trees. 50-60 degrees the last few days with a storm from Hawaii pushing in from the coast tonite with extremely high wind. Putting trees down from their perches as we are expected to experience 40-50 mph wind inland w heavy...

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Another mugo I have had for a number of years. Made all the typical mistakes and it survived anyway. It's been in this colander several years and haven't done much to it other than keep it alive. Is there anything to be done, excuse the moss n weeds, moss helps keep moisture. regards Rose...

Hi group Picked up this mugo several years ago at a big box. The best trunk I could locate at the time. It is living happily in a colander the last two years and will remain in the colander for now. It has some movement but I am unsure where to go with the two trunks. Have done no...

This is another fir...much smaller than the other. Again this is the way the elk pruned it. It has been gaining vigor and foliage and has lived in a colander for several years. Styling advice suggestions are very welcome. Thanks in advance Rose

This fir was collected in the Oregon coast range. Styling, pruning courtesy of the elk.' It has been allowed to grow, establish rootage and vigor. I have not chopped this tree. It is time for the next step...some styling and direction. Ideas anyone? The tree will remain in its planter til...

Water distress sale… 50 plus collected yamadori from the coast range (Douglas –Coos County) With the drought the last several years I find my well getting weaker, I reduced gardening areas and watering. The last couple years no garden, this year no flower beds of zinnias, asters and...

can someone move my post on larch from gen discussion?

Hi group meant to get this posted before the buds popped but didn't get it done. Is it too late to wire and style? Styling help/advice appreciated Thank you Rose SW Oregon

To get a couple more pics of the boxwood up for some styling suggestions. chops .. has only been one comment, is it that bad? That long straight mindtrunk... chop where? carve...Any salvation for this tree. I have had it long time and initially made all the wrong moves I'm sure...

This maple has been happy in a colander for the last few years. Have done nothing except root and leave reduction, clip and grow. It is time for a style. It has some natural shari which needs refinement too eventually. I think when it is time for a repot it should be repositioned to the...

Collected this Hemlock a few winters ago in the nearby coast range when I spent a year on fire/equipment watch. It was growing on top of a very old round stump about 12 ft. across from logging back in the 20's n 30's at least. I collected quite a few trees that winter. This one attracted...