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Oh...a wise guy...Why I otta...
Al needs a straight man........
Just for the record, that would be "Chimp" and they're not monkeys...jeez.
keep it green,
Harry
Smoke
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Al needs a straight man........
Just for the record, that would be "Chimp" and they're not monkeys...jeez.
keep it green,
Harry
run out of scotch?....
garywood
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Smoke
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Al, nice little trees. Good excuse for me to learn to "paint"An option, ground layer and a couple of thread grafts.
Wood
Woo Hoo! give the man a cigar for the ground layer. I think it is a under used technique for improving nebari. As far as thread grafts, I think for this one approach grafts will be a better option for me as I can graft larger branches on as well as taking faster.
Thanks, Al
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ichoudhury
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Assuming you are asking where to get Trident Maple like the OP to work on?
You can obviously buy field grown Trident Maple and of course bigger the size, higher the price
On the other hand, you could get bunch of Trident seedling from a place like Kaede Bonsai (Matthew Ouwinga) - I recently got some and very pleased with them. Then grow them in the ground (Lots of Sun, lots of TLC) and in the following Spring, cut them near the stump (when they are established after growing about a year). You can repeat that the following Spring or wait a year more, and eventually you will have some thick Trident Maples. I have killed plants attempting that, so I am no expert on the precise trick. But something tells me, if I follow Al's thread (Smoke), I might learn how to avoid those mistakes.
(Also, this would be my first time trying what I stated above with Trident Maples
) .. so take my suggestion with caution if you do.
Smoke
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Phase One
I decided that the tree would undergo transplanting before the operation. I also decided that no crises should go to waste so while repotting I would take a look at the neath side. Well my suspicions were what I thought they would be since I could see most of the rootage go straight down into the pot. When I uncovered it the infamous claw was present.
I decided that the tree would undergo transplanting before the operation. I also decided that no crises should go to waste so while repotting I would take a look at the neath side. Well my suspicions were what I thought they would be since I could see most of the rootage go straight down into the pot. When I uncovered it the infamous claw was present.
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The roots were pruned back and the tree was prepared for it's ground layer. This would be a time consuming process since all the roots would have to be cleaned and the base would need to have a clean cut to produce the roots I need. The process was concluded after about 1 hour of carving and stripping. The entire base of the tree was cleaned of cambium and up to the roots. No rooting hormone was used. It should sprout roots in 90 days.
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The tree was planted out in a round terra cotta container full of medium mix, with a measure of sand added. To cover the root area that is peeled and to have control over it, I cut down a 1 gallon milk jug for a collar. It was added to the pot and then back filled.
Tomorrow, weather permitting, I begin phase two after building a transfusion board.
Tomorrow, weather permitting, I begin phase two after building a transfusion board.
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Brian Van Fleet
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Nice! Very Tidy Work. This will make a fine nebari (and a great thread!)
The "transfusion board" is a collar to get the roots growing outward instead of down?
The "transfusion board" is a collar to get the roots growing outward instead of down?
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Now I know what I'm doing this March with at least one of my tridents. Thanks Al! It's got a "claw" the size of Rhode Island that needs to go, and I'm not afraid anymore!
. Seriously, thanks for the inspiration/pics. My tree is just a big stump with horrible rootage right now. Perhaps I'll get some pics while I do the deed.
Dave
. Seriously, thanks for the inspiration/pics. My tree is just a big stump with horrible rootage right now. Perhaps I'll get some pics while I do the deed.Dave
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how do you keep those roots moist while stripping the bark above them?
misting?
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misting?
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Awesome Al, nice thread!!!
kmdesigns
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When are these supposed to come out of dormancy? I'm not seeing anything on my tridents yet but a few other trees seem to waking up already.
Smoke
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Soon! The nights are a little cool still. The days need to be constant above 60 to 65 degress to really push them. Be patient, the last thing you want is an early blast and then some bad frost. We are not officially out of winter yet. Puxatawney did not see his shadow, so 6 more weeks. I have no problem with later springs
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