Bald Cypress group progression

That is incredible! Wow. Looking forward to collecting some seeds this fall and trying it out. May be slower here but heck why not
 
Backwardsvg said:
Wow from seedlings in 2021 to 4.5 inches in 2022??? That is absolutely insane growth.
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The seedlings are the ones ranging from 3"-4", the 4.5" is a 1 gal tree that I bought from a nursery. That one went from 3/4" to 4.5" from 2021-2022. The seedlings could have grown more, but I chopped them this spring. The one that I didn't chop is pushing around 3.5" but has not a lot of flare at the bottom because of a lot of circling roots from the small pot it was planted on. I plan on ground layering it this spring after push, that should bring out the flare.
 
Got a little present for the big cypress... time to get those roots sorted out.
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Thanks for the thread and the progression photos! They look happy!
 
Maiden69 said:
Got a little present for the big cypress... time to get those roots sorted out.
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Questions:
How good are they at removing sawdust? The top blade looks like it would be great at removing material.
How sharp are these? Cutting bricks and cutting live wood have different needs.

Assumptions:
The blade width should keep the cut fairly straight.
The open areas may help with material removal.
The carbide teeth look wider than the blade. That should remove friction on the side of the blade.
Brick/Concrete blades would likely incur less damage while cutting roots through akadama, sand, lava rock, haydite, etc.

Thanks for posting the photos with clear parts numbers. These are exciting looking blades.
 
BillsBayou said:
Questions:
How good are they at removing sawdust? The top blade looks like it would be great at removing material.
How sharp are these? Cutting bricks and cutting live wood have different needs.

Assumptions:
The blade width should keep the cut fairly straight. Yes
The open areas may help with material removal. Yes
The carbide teeth look wider than the blade. That should remove friction on the side of the blade. This is a design of almost every blade, even the ones with offset tips
Brick/Concrete blades would likely incur less damage while cutting roots through akadama, sand, lava rock, haydite, etc. Yes

Thanks for posting the photos with clear parts numbers. These are exciting looking blades.
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Bill, they are good at removing the "saw dust" (mostly chunks if you push down on it. You have to really feather it in order to get the benefit of the carbide tips. These where engineered (to my understanding) for crude, heavy cutting. I used them on a 4x4 and if I was too aggressive the back end will splinter big time. I they will be a great option for cutting heavy roots when collecting. Not so much to finesse work before repotting, the cuts will have to be cleaned up after using them.

As far as sharp, they are very sharp, but that was expected of almost any carbide tipped blade.

If I ever need a blade that gives a finer cut I will get the Diablo pruning blades. A friend recommended I try them, so they will probably be my next buy whenever I decide to order some.
 
Maiden69 said:
Bill, they are good at removing the "saw dust" (mostly chunks if you push down on it. You have to really feather it in order to get the benefit of the carbide tips. These where engineered (to my understanding) for crude, heavy cutting. I used them on a 4x4 and if I was too aggressive the back end will splinter big time. I they will be a great option for cutting heavy roots when collecting. Not so much to finesse work before repotting, the cuts will have to be cleaned up after using them.

As far as sharp, they are very sharp, but that was expected of almost any carbide tipped blade.

If I ever need a blade that gives a finer cut I will get the Diablo pruning blades. A friend recommended I try them, so they will probably be my next buy whenever I decide to order some.
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I've used those Diablo blades before. The shape of the teeth pull the sawdust nicely. Clay in freshly dug roots dulls the blades. Diablo carbide pruning blades stay sharp, but have less room to pull sawdust and bind on green wood.

It's a tossup.
 
Amazing growth in the time frame . If you don’t mind . Questions from a northerner with no BC experience . Zone 4 I planted one in the yard . We are at the cold limit . See if it survives . Might try some for bonsai . I understand they survive in swamps in standing water . But still am amazed you grow them . In pots permanently in water . Do they use that much water it’s necessary . Or is it just for rapid growth . Is there a limit to water level . As in you only soak the bottom 1/4 or 1/3 . Do roots grow in the water level or just above water . Will they rot roots eventually . In the water . Sorry complete newbie to this left in standing water idea . Part of my interest is . For native northern silver maple . I have a collected one that seems to have incredible . Water needs . They also will grow in standing water . Thinking of trying your technique . I’m thinking BC may survive in my yard but might be out of reach as bonsai . In my climate
 
Maiden thanks for the detailed post and pictures. You have done an excellent job getting size, bud back and branching in a pretty short time. Good job and encouraging to a lot of us. Thanks for taking the time to post.
 
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