Will a 6" living log make roots?

[Atom#28]

This is the T-shaped “root” system I encountered. More like a raft, I suppose.z

 

[Atom#28]

some measurements

 

[PiñonJ]

This is the T-shaped “root” system I encountered. More like a raft, I suppose.z
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Confused about what you’re showing here. Is this something you cut off when you put the tree in the grow box?

 

[Atom#28]

Yeah. The neighbor had pulled it out of the ground with this T shaped thing at the base. He was proud because he saved some “roots” for me

 

[PA_Penjing]

Hopefully you get a nice slow, easy transition into winter. Trees do a lot of root growing in the fall, using the branches they made during the summer. I definitely would NOT attempt to view the root system right now though, or even in the spring. I like it. For a freebie that's pretty darn nice

 

[Atom#28]

. I definitely would NOT attempt to view the root system right now though, or even in the spring.

thank you! My plan is for the first root-viewing to be in spring 2022. I’m thinking about pretty much unrestricted foliar growth until then.

 

[MHBonsai]

Resist the urge to prune! Let that monster grow for another year and I think you will be thankful. Great story.

 

[Mycin]

Given the impressive foliage, I'm sure root development is coming along nicely. Nice work!