Ceanothus Cuneatus Yamadori

[BonsaiButler]

Last time I reported about these trees, I had just collected them.
Sorry to say all but one died (thirteen total). This little one is the only survivor.

 

[sorce]

Nice!

Any word on what may have went wrong with the others?

I like where this could go...with the 2 trunks!

Great start!

Sorce

 

[BonsaiButler]

I'm not really sure.tricky species, all of them have really long tap roots. The one that survived was collected earlier than the rest.
Also it was in a smaller container than the others. The only other thing I did to this one was
I cut off all the leaves right after I dug it up.

 

[Ry2Tree2]

I'm not really sure.tricky species, all of them have really long tap roots. The one that survived was collected earlier than the rest.
Also it was in a smaller container than the others. The only other thing I did to this one was
I cut off all the leaves right after I dug it up.

How is the tree doing? I have found a few large specimen of this species to try and collect and difficulty collecting aside, how do they survive pot culture for you? I think I will try root enhancement and a 2 year collection plan.

 

[BonsaiButler]

How is the tree doing? I have found a few large specimen of this species to try and collect and difficulty collecting aside, how do they survive pot culture for you? I think I will try root enhancement and a 2 year collection plan.

Hi Ryan, I still have the tree and its doing well its still planted in the same little container in 100% pumice.
Your proposed collection strategy sounds good.
What kind of soil are they growing in? The ones I dug where in very thick clay, with almost no feeder roots.
Good luck and post some pics of them plz.

 

[Ry2Tree2]

Hi Ryan, I still have the tree and its doing well its still planted in the same little container in 100% pumice.
Your proposed collection strategy sounds good.
What kind of soil are they growing in? The ones I dug where in very thick clay, with almost no feeder roots.
Good luck and post some pics of them plz.

I have found a few large specimen that are landscape plants. The soil here is generally soft and decent. Not sure what sort of roots to expect so I am not sure if a single year collection plan is viable.