19Mateo83
Masterpiece
John, how thin can you carve the outer edge in an BC? I’d imagine 1/4 - 3/8 inch?
Which one should I chop super short?
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Cajunrider
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I've done 1/2" without issues. 1/4" could be pushing it for larger tree that has to move a lot of water for the big top but for small tree like the one John showed it should be sufficient. I am going to try that with my shohin once it gets going. Right now it has a long way to catch up with yours.
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
Good to know, thank you sir!
Never really paid that close of attention to it… I would err on the side of thicker than thinner.
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
Thank you John.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
That’s a purdy sight! I’m glad to see yours starting to perk up!
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
If I am to ship to you it would be either at the end of May or we'll have to wait all the way to the fall. I am weary of shipping BCs in hot shipping trucks that are known to get to 140 deg F inside sometimes. Meanwhile, I will let them grow freely. I suspect we shall discuss branch selection at the end of the first growing season around end of July for yours. Mine may have to wait.
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
I’m fine with fall, it would be better for the health of the tree as well. A summer in its native area will be like two years here … Plus, the hornbeams will have recovered nicely by fall
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
14” high now.
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
Looking awesome my friend!
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
Shoots are still tender. Not shippable.
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
I’m in no rush, your chosen hornbeam needs more time too.
Cajunrider
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Excalipoor
Sapling
My goodness that’s the largest trunk chop I’ve seen so far lol. Makes me think these trees are almost unkillable.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
Oh they are easily killed. I’ve killed some myself.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I've had my fair share of success but there have been learning occasions.
People often forget that collecting bald cypress with a large root balls is relatively safe but then the result is not conducive to future bonsai. When I and other BC collectors collect BCs, we prune the roots down to just enough to save the buttresses. Then we keep the trees alive and develop the feeder roots for their future as bonsai. Lots of time the trees are down to just barely better than a huge cutting. Every now and then, one won't wake up or can't sustain the growth once the buds come out.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I had 2 more shohin chopped BCs that are just budding. If I can't compete one on one, I am gonna swarm @19Mateo83 with numbers Muahahahahaha!
RichardRoundestTree
Seedling
Do you have any issues fertilizing with trees that you keep in water all the time? I added some fertilizer to one of mine and it ended up burning. I haven't tried since. It's entirely possible I over fertilized - I can't rule that out.
