Me VS. Buckthorn
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The big stump I dug up early this spring, still has not pushed a bud in an area I desire.
Lots of suckers, with a couple nice branches on the same side.
This one is just getting over a brutal attack by aphids. The leaves are shriveled, and the color is pale. I think I’ve taken care of them though!
Here’s my question. Would you allow this recently collected tree to send suckers to help with recovery?
Would you cut them off to redirect more energy to places you want it?
Thanks!
Lots of suckers, with a couple nice branches on the same side.
This one is just getting over a brutal attack by aphids. The leaves are shriveled, and the color is pale. I think I’ve taken care of them though!
Here’s my question. Would you allow this recently collected tree to send suckers to help with recovery?
Would you cut them off to redirect more energy to places you want it?
Thanks!
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Eckhoffw
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Buckthorn number two -little stump, got a haircut today. I was letting it run wild for a bit.
This is the healthiest this plant has been, so I felt OK about cutting it back.
Did a little deadwood stripping as well. So satisfying!
I plan on cleaning the wood around the hallow soon.
This is the healthiest this plant has been, so I felt OK about cutting it back.
Did a little deadwood stripping as well. So satisfying!I plan on cleaning the wood around the hallow soon.
Eckhoffw
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This one continues to run. The most vigorous it’s been since I collected it 4 years ago.
I’m becoming more convinced that buckthorn could be a decent species for bonsai training.
It’s not amazing, but oh so available. No permission or permit needed.-unless on private property of course. Then you just ask if you can remove some buckthorn from their property.
I hope to thicken the transition between the last chop circled in red.
Later this fall I’ll chop that sacrifice leader to about purple line.
I’m becoming more convinced that buckthorn could be a decent species for bonsai training.
It’s not amazing, but oh so available. No permission or permit needed.-unless on private property of course. Then you just ask if you can remove some buckthorn from their property.
I hope to thicken the transition between the last chop circled in red.
Later this fall I’ll chop that sacrifice leader to about purple line.
Eckhoffw
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Over 3 foot extension. Healthiest this turd has ever been. 
Eckhoffw
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Buckthorn #2 got chopped a week ago.
I spun around “big buck” to let the other side get more light.
All the folliage/shoots @ low-left are root suckers. So not a ton to work with.
With the branches at the back, I think I can make something out of this if I don’t get more branching. We will see!
I spun around “big buck” to let the other side get more light.
All the folliage/shoots @ low-left are root suckers. So not a ton to work with.With the branches at the back, I think I can make something out of this if I don’t get more branching. We will see!
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