Species Study - Taxodium distichum

[Cajunrider]

The paste is to seal cuts? Of course! I'm experiencing some compresive dificulties. I did once slice all along a branch before wiring down. Those wires I had to to secure guy wires under the buttress roots are now fused. I'm going to need pliers. Maybe I should leave them?

I usually try to take them out but if the fuse is solid and removing will cause more damage, I will leave it.

 

[rusticana]

I usually try to take them out but if the fuse is solid and removing will cause more damage, I will leave it.

Will do. And now that its raised up they are more unsightly. I had to pick around to get them under there in the first place. I have now cut off some of the little roots I exposed and some larger ones. Theres some big ones close to the trunk I'll look into later? I notice you dont have these "elbows" propping out? It could be environmental? But my Montezuma ones are together in very shallow pots (one forest is on a slab) and its even more pronounced. I'm thinking in the long run they should be removed? When possible.

 

[Cajunrider]

Will do. And now that its raised up they are more unsightly. I had to pick around to get them under there in the first place. I have now cut off some of the little roots I exposed and some larger ones. Theres some big ones close to the trunk I'll look into later? I notice you dont have these "elbows" propping out? It could be environmental? But my Montezuma ones are together in very shallow pots (one forest is on a slab) and its even more pronounced. I'm thinking in the long run they should be removed? When possible.

If you check pictures of BCs by established people such as @johng, @BillsBayou etc., you rarely find any of those “elbows”. Their BCs have well managed root balls. The elbows form when the trees are in deep narrow pots and are buried too deep, resulting in multi-tiered root balls.

 

[rusticana]

If you check pictures of BCs by established people such as @johng, @BillsBayou etc., you rarely find any of those “elbows”. Their BCs have well managed root balls. The elbows form when the trees are in deep narrow pots and are buried too deep, resulting in multi-tiered root balls.

Yep I figure. I have watched some of that. I am limited with my approach. Thanks so much for all help. Would you carve them off now? Clear the surface then plant moss? Not with the montezuma ones they're in there real sturdy and that might constitute half the trees. I've been fooling around a while and in need of downsizing. I need someone to take over the mantle and take all these cuttings over properly.

 

[Cajunrider]

Yep I figure. I have watched some of that. I am limited with my approach. Thanks so much for all help. Would you carve them off now? Clear the surface then plant moss? Not with the montezuma ones they're in there real sturdy and that might constitute half the trees. I've been fooling around a while and in need of downsizing. I need someone to take over the mantle and take all these cuttings over properly.

I would not do any thing now and wait til spring.

 

[Damart81]

Has anyone had their leaves change in Texas? All my BC are still green, temperatures have still been really high. Last year they were dormant for like a week, two weeks most, I wonder if that has any negative effects on them since they're not dormant as long.

 

[Cajunrider]

Has anyone had their leaves change in Texas? All my BC are still green, temperatures have still been really high. Last year they were dormant for like a week, two weeks most, I wonder if that has any negative effects on them since they're not dormant as long.

I am in 9a. Two weeks ago we had a big drop in temperature and the leaves changed. We are back in high temp and they are budding again!!! So now I have brown leaves with bright green tips.

 

[Damart81]

I am in 9a. Two weeks ago we had a big drop in temperature and the leaves changed. We are back in high temp and they are budding again!!! So now I have brown leaves with bright green tips.

Wow, 9a as well, are you taking any precautions for hard freezes now that they're budding?

 

[Cajunrider]

Wow, 9a as well, are you taking any precautions for hard freezes now that they're budding?

No. I have so many BCs. They will survive with no problems.

 

[Maiden69]

Found this on Mirai... listening to it today.

Taxodium Uncovered: Exploring Bald and Pond Cypress in Bonsai | Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry

We dive into a rich, insightful discussion on Taxodium species with five experts holding over 175 years of bonsai experience combined. Nate Murray brings together a panel including Randy Bennett, John Geanangel, and bonsai legend Ed Trout to explore the distinctions and shared characteristics...

bonsaimirai.podbean.com

 

[pandacular]

Some recent work

 

[Cajunrider]

Some recent work

Looking good!