Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
Collected July 2022. Tree was pushed down by hurricane Laura. Tree was planted in a big pot with 75/25 mix of top soil and bark.
Pulled out of the pot today.
Beautiful root development but roots are very fine. I had planned to do a lot of root work and potted in different soil but changed my mind when I saw the roots. I then decided to simply shake off the soil, trim the roots and put in a shallow tray with the same soil.
Examining the trunk I found a major injury near the base that cracked the trunk, killing the top half.
Branch selection, wired down to give access to trunk. Trunk carved down to create a lip for top branch to roll over and form apex. Lower branches pruned to force growth on apex.
Pulled out of the pot today.
Beautiful root development but roots are very fine. I had planned to do a lot of root work and potted in different soil but changed my mind when I saw the roots. I then decided to simply shake off the soil, trim the roots and put in a shallow tray with the same soil.
Examining the trunk I found a major injury near the base that cracked the trunk, killing the top half.
Branch selection, wired down to give access to trunk. Trunk carved down to create a lip for top branch to roll over and form apex. Lower branches pruned to force growth on apex.
