New to Bonsai and not sure what to do with these Chinese Privets I collected last summer. We had to cut down a couple 80ft dead pines, while cleaning and burning the pines I found these two trees. I put them in pots and couldn’t tell if they were alive or not. I brought them in for this freezing weather and they have started to bloom. I’m not sure what to do with them now. I didn’t think the tall one make it because the trunk was flattened where part of the pine was laying on it, so I practiced wiring on it. I need a lot more practice! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Chinese Privets Collected Last Summer
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Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Fortunately Ligustrum are really resilient - almost bomb proof.
Best plan after any transplant is to let the trees grow for a season. New shoots and leaves help new roots grow. Doing too much too soon can further deplete the tree's reserves and may push them past the point of no return.
There's plenty of time to prune and wire and bend when they are strong again.
Best plan after any transplant is to let the trees grow for a season. New shoots and leaves help new roots grow. Doing too much too soon can further deplete the tree's reserves and may push them past the point of no return.
There's plenty of time to prune and wire and bend when they are strong again.
The Barber
Shohin
Bringing them inside has brought them out of dormancy. Not sure what would be best, but I'm sure one of the veterans will chime in.
Sounds like a plan. As soon as the weather warms up I will put the back out. I have these things all over my yard if anyone wants any. They are considered an invasive species wg
he I live. Thanks for the advice.
Thanks I really appreciate the reply. I will put the back outside as soon as the weather gets warmer.
