Looking good Aeast. I can only offer a pat on the back as I just started a River Birch this summer. Put it in a pond basket in the bark it came with at the 75% off sale. Mine is setting in the edge of the pond as I couldn't keep it watered enough. Best of luck w/it.
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Aeast
Shohin
I need some advice on this tree, the area in red is dead tissue and I think should be carved out. Any suggestions?
ABCarve
Masterpiece
Carve down into firm wood if it is rotten. If not get it dried out by keeping under roof. Marine epoxy (Total Boat) with two coats. Birch rots very easily and it needs to be kept firm if you expect it to heal over. Epoxy is is much more effective and longer lasting than other wood hardening products.
Aeast
Shohin
Aeast
Shohin
Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
Dead wood contacting wet ground needs protection. Sealer? Areas on trunk let heal over naturally
. Pot goes well with tree.
. Pot goes well with tree.
Aeast
Shohin
Yes, it gets sealed every year with a wood hardner epoxy.
PA_Penjing
Chumono
love a native tree in a native pot