Tsuga canadensis collected

[MrFancyPlants]

I had a thread for one, but not the other. Really just experimenting at this time. Winter pruning- now, or a later prune closer to Jan/Feb? I’m a bit to the north of you

I’ve done in January, to no ill effects, but with that cold spell about to come through.. some recommend early Spring, but well before the buds begin to swell.

 

[MrFancyPlants]

I did a mid winter cutback this year after last year’s repotting. It is 2 years overdue for a good styling.
I have noticed a trace of what might be Adelgid and gave it a spray with some 3/1.

 

[Frozentreehugger]

I did a mid winter cutback this year after last year’s repotting. It is 2 years overdue for a good styling.
I have noticed a trace of what might be Adelgid and gave it a spray with some 3/1. View attachment 469486View attachment 469488

Looks great . I’m jealous . This is why so many bonsai enthusiasts up here . Start Tropicals . It’s not even mid winter everything is in hiding . Winter is just so dam long . My trees are froze in the dark

 

[MrFancyPlants]

Looks great . I’m jealous . This is why so many bonsai enthusiasts up here . Start Tropicals . It’s not even mid winter everything is in hiding . Winter is just so dam long . My trees are froze in the dark

Yup, I definitely have my tropicals to get me through the winter. We’ve only seen a few flurries that didn’t even stick this year. A really mild winter other than the polar vortex over the holidays.

 

[Frozentreehugger]

I’m wondering if there is enough interest . Amongst B nut . To start a thread or a study group . Specific for tsuga Canadensis Input from any tsuga grower will of course be welcome . But there are enough uniqueness to eastern hemlock . And Carolina. Hemlock . Tsuga Caroliniana That I feel . A specific place to discuss . There ups and downs . Would be beneficial to the few of us that grow them . Any takers

 

[MrFancyPlants]

It is certainly easy enough to start a thread, and I am game. I post enough about this one and my “Depot Hemlock” that I wouldn’t want to drown out other contributors.
I do have a batch of 7(?) little ones that I picked up this past summer, that I may be able to vary my training strategies to compare methods. I think I’ll repot them all into a single Anderson flat this Spring.. chop ‘em back and arrange the roots.

 

[MrFancyPlants]

I did a mid winter cutback this year after last year’s repotting. It is 2 years overdue for a good styling.
I have noticed a trace of what might be Adelgid and gave it a spray with some 3/1. View attachment 469486View attachment 469488

I was thinking in the next year or three I’ll try thread grafts to try a bring the growth back in on some of the long branches. I do also want to repot lower into this pot as well. If it is real vigorous this Spring, I may try a late Soring repot to take care of that.

 

[MrFancyPlants]

The only “dusting” we’ve received this winter in the DC metro area:

 

[Frozentreehugger]

The only “dusting” we’ve received this winter in the DC metro area:View attachment 470966View attachment 470967View attachment 470968

220 cm of snow so far

 

[MrFancyPlants]

220 cm of snow so far

Dang, I can’t imagine a high of -15. That is F, right?

 

[Frozentreehugger]

Dang, I can’t imagine a high of -15. That is F, right?

Celsius

 

[Frozentreehugger]

Celsius

Low temp record for today is -31c think it will be broke it’s windy and -27 c on a nice sunny day when the sun goes down it will break the record

 

[BonjourBonsai]

At -40, F=C!

 

[Frozentreehugger]

At -40, F=C!

Currently -27c windchill is -40c trust me it’s not pleasant . Don’t care what scale your using

 

[MrFancyPlants]

Not great photos, per usual, but I wanted to share that this one’s buds were getting moving. I cut back pretty hard in the the fall and winter and not tons of back buds to show for it. I’ll probably do some cutting back to the back buds before it gets too busy, and then let it run.
Next Spring I’ll pot lower in the pot and maybe go after the shin some.

 

[Frozentreehugger]

Not great photos, per usual, but I wanted to share that this one’s buds were getting moving. I cut back pretty hard in the the fall and winter and not tons of back buds to show for it. I’ll probably do some cutting back to the back buds before it gets too busy, and then let it run.
Next Spring I’ll pot lower in the pot and maybe go after the shin some.

It’s starting to look like more than a tree in a pot

 

[jradics]

Try scoring the pot just under the rim all around...an old saw (or hacksaw) will be perfect. Then get a chisel and put it on the groove then tap lightly/gently with a mallet. Do this all around until the top pops out.

angle grinder with diamond blade (for concrete/tile). The blade will cost more than the tool if you dont have one. Harbour Freight is your goto place

 

[MrFancyPlants]

angle grinder with diamond blade (for concrete/tile). The blade will cost more than the tool if you dont have one. Harbour Freight is your goto place

I have the Sara Rayner pot now, but good to know for the future.

 

[MrFancyPlants]

I’m debating a change for the collected Tsuga c. Similar has been suggested before.

 

[Japonicus]

I’m debating a change for the collected Tsuga c. Similar has been suggested before.View attachment 497062View attachment 497063View attachment 497064

That's abrupt. Start out removing and jinning only one of the bottom left branches and take it from there. With wire your moc up will probably be just fine.
I agree with the right jin for sure.