bendem
Yamadori
Hi folks. I'm new here and new to bonsai ... just picking it up a few months ago.
I recently joined the Arbor Day Foundation and purchased 10 bald cypress bare root trees that are scheduled to ship between 11/15/2021 - 12/8/2021. They'll be delivered at an average height of 2'-3'. It would be great to get your thoughts on how best to plant them when they arrive.
I've looked through this site for ideas. In terms of the best way to develop the trunks, it looks like most of the debate here is over whether or not to keep the trees potted and submerged during their growing season. It seems like most prefer to keep the trees in the water, but others say they've had better growth outside of it. I haven't noticed many people talking about how they're growing their young bald cypress in the ground.
I've also read several of Brent Walston's articles on the Evergreen Gardenworks site, and I see where he's said he does the following to root prune and plant bare root seedlings: "I cut off all the tap root leaving only 3 inches below the crown (that part where the trunk of the tree met the earth). I do this even if it leaves only a stub with no side roots. I plant these whacked trees in 3 inch pots with high quality well drained soilless mix. I leave all of the top."
I realize that's a general statement from Brent and doesn't necessarily pertain to the bald cypress trees I'll be getting in November-December.
Any recommendations in terms of planting the bare root trees in the ground vs. a container? And if suggesting a container, do you have recommendations for the pot's dimensions, potting mix, etc.? Thanks!
I recently joined the Arbor Day Foundation and purchased 10 bald cypress bare root trees that are scheduled to ship between 11/15/2021 - 12/8/2021. They'll be delivered at an average height of 2'-3'. It would be great to get your thoughts on how best to plant them when they arrive.
I've looked through this site for ideas. In terms of the best way to develop the trunks, it looks like most of the debate here is over whether or not to keep the trees potted and submerged during their growing season. It seems like most prefer to keep the trees in the water, but others say they've had better growth outside of it. I haven't noticed many people talking about how they're growing their young bald cypress in the ground.
I've also read several of Brent Walston's articles on the Evergreen Gardenworks site, and I see where he's said he does the following to root prune and plant bare root seedlings: "I cut off all the tap root leaving only 3 inches below the crown (that part where the trunk of the tree met the earth). I do this even if it leaves only a stub with no side roots. I plant these whacked trees in 3 inch pots with high quality well drained soilless mix. I leave all of the top."
I realize that's a general statement from Brent and doesn't necessarily pertain to the bald cypress trees I'll be getting in November-December.
Any recommendations in terms of planting the bare root trees in the ground vs. a container? And if suggesting a container, do you have recommendations for the pot's dimensions, potting mix, etc.? Thanks!