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Boxing clever.
I was working in a churchyard about a month ago and spotted 2 Box trees on a huge Rabbit warren, in a derelict corner of the church grounds. I asked if I could have them and gained permision to collect. They were quite tall and had a small amount of buds on the trunk. I thought it safe to cut back the branches pretty hard.
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Boxing Clever
Did you get permission from the ent or naiad or whoever lives in that hole?
Iris
Iris
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Boxing Clever
bonsaisr wrote:Did you get permission from the ent or naiad or whoever lives in that hole?
Iris
I did knock very quietly but there was no answer. I also left a small piece of Rhubarb crumble from my lunchbox. Fingers crossed eh?
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Boxing clever.
Has anyone lifted Box this side of the year, or should I wait for the Spring?
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Will, they are hugely resilient. if you can get a large enough root mass and keep it tucked up nicely through winter it should really be fine.
Some years ago we dug up a few that were scheduled for the knackers yard, all were removed in Septober which was probably a bit too early, but they all survived.
Mike
Some years ago we dug up a few that were scheduled for the knackers yard, all were removed in Septober which was probably a bit too early, but they all survived.
Mike
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Thanks Mike. These 2 are growing in deep shade and quite sandy soil. I htought if they were collected soon, they will have the chance of putting on new root before the worst weather comes.
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will baddeley wrote:Thanks Mike. These 2 are growing in deep shade and quite sandy soil. I htought if they were collected soon, they will have the chance of putting on new root before the worst weather comes.
It is a possibility Will, although new growth down under will be at best very minimal. I suppose it depends greatly on when the frosts arrive. do you use a Superthrive or equivalent when potting into a box or container? I have no scientific evidence to support but it works for me. Then again I have always done it so have nothing to compare too.
Mike
Mike Jones- Member
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I remember reading somewhere, that root growth continues, even in dormant trees, above atemperature of 9 degrees centigrade. I dont use a root stimulant with collected trees and have a good success rate. Thanks for your help.
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I've lifted lots of box bushes that I'd grown in the ground for thickening for about ten years. They all survived fairly dramatic root reduction and boxing up in spring. Can't see any reason why they wouldn't survive lifting in late autumn with some winter protection.
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will baddeley wrote:I remember reading somewhere, that root growth continues, even in dormant trees, above atemperature of 9 degrees centigrade. I dont use a root stimulant with collected trees and have a good success rate. Thanks for your help.
Below 9C is spot-on Will.
Mike
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Thanks Kev. I'm not due back there for a couple of weeks. Plenty of time to brush the cobwebs off my spade for the first collect in Autumn.
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Will those are some fantastic specimens good luck with collecting hope all goes well.
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Excellent lift Will. That is going to be one huge carving project!
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Thanks Kev. I'm really looking forward to carving this one. With such hard and close grained wood you can get some very good detail. Couple of years to go though.
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