just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
I know there are a few of us Yew lovers out here...
I think we should make this a Dedicated Thread for any solid information you have, and would like to share with the Bnut universe, about Taxus.
(@sorce maybe you can tag this as a "Resource"...or whatever you do...
?)
If you have something to post about Taxus, begin with a small title, like "Collection", or "Repotting", or "Fertilizing", or "Placement", or ....you get the idea.
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I'll start with what sparked my idea for this post, something I learned the hard way this spring...
Wiring Taxus:
Wiring is best done in late spring or summer.
The earlier you wire, the sooner the branches will hold their position.
I've wired new growth in late spring and removed said wire in late autumn, and branches are set.
*The biggest thing to avoid is wiring small branches (less than 4mm thick) in winter.*
I did some minor detail wiring in late December and it looks like every single branch I wired is dead now.
It may be possible to safely wire larger branches in winter, with raffia, but I still recommend summertime.
I think we should make this a Dedicated Thread for any solid information you have, and would like to share with the Bnut universe, about Taxus.
(@sorce maybe you can tag this as a "Resource"...or whatever you do...
?)
If you have something to post about Taxus, begin with a small title, like "Collection", or "Repotting", or "Fertilizing", or "Placement", or ....you get the idea.
_____________________________________
I'll start with what sparked my idea for this post, something I learned the hard way this spring...
Wiring Taxus:
Wiring is best done in late spring or summer.
The earlier you wire, the sooner the branches will hold their position.
I've wired new growth in late spring and removed said wire in late autumn, and branches are set.
*The biggest thing to avoid is wiring small branches (less than 4mm thick) in winter.*
I did some minor detail wiring in late December and it looks like every single branch I wired is dead now.
It may be possible to safely wire larger branches in winter, with raffia, but I still recommend summertime.