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Larix decidua (European larch)

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Post  Herbert A Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:48 am

Hi

I want to show you the progress of a European Larch i collected in spring 2010. The tree hat some very long (50cm) an thick roots. So i had to plant this tree in an pot that is 60 cm wide.
This is not good, because the substrate does not dry as fast as i want and the European larch does not like it too wet.

The tree after collecting.
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The larch was growing well in the first year, so i decided to cut back the thick roots that is possible to plant the larch in a smaller pot.

15. March 2011.
We had a warm spring and the buds just opend. This is the moment when i repot larches.

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Here you see one of the long and thick roots. Larches save energy in this roots, so it is important not to cut this roots just after collecting.

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I decided to cut at the half.
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Now i could plant her in an smaller pot.

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Post  Herbert A Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:16 am

After cutting the long roots the growth of the larch was not really good in 2011. The tree just made a few long drives on the left side.

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This is the planed front view. The left trunk i signed red is dead. All the branches grow on the right trunk.

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In autumn 2011 the tree was healthy but not really strong.
So i decided not to repot the larch in 2012 and i let her grow free in 2012. In autumn 2012 the larch was strong again and the tree made many long drives.

In winter 2012/13 i was cutting the branches i do not need for the design.

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So in spring 2013 the tree was healthy enough for the next repoting and reduce the thick roots.

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The tree did not make as much roots near and under the trunk as i wanted. So i could not reduce the roots as planned near the trunk.

Just cut as much as possible for the health of the tree.

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To stimulate the tree to make roots near the trunk, i drilled a wire round the root. It is a more gentle technique of airlayering. I dit not want to remove the bark as i do it normaly when i airlayer the roots of a larche. Because there the tree must be really strong an healthy.

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But on the backside was a smaller root that is also too long. This root is not so important for the tree, so i decided to airlayer as usual.
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Post  Herbert A Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:29 am

2013 the larch was growing well and she was healthy.

January 2014

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The deadwood at the base of the trunk is very old and it was a little bit rotting. So i had to remove the rotting parts and to save it.

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To save deadwood i use synthetic resin that i thin with a special thinner. I buy things at a paintershop. They use it for th colours to paint the house outside. it absorbs well and does not shine.

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Post  Herbert A Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:41 am

In March 2014 it was time to look again if it is possible to reduce the roots again.
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The tree did not make as much roots as i expected but i could reduce them so that i could plant the larch in a smaller pot.

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2014 the larch was growing well, so that i could start a few days ago to beginn with the design of the tree.

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I´m looking foward to the further progress of this tree.

I hope you enjoy.

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Post  Hundred21 Sun Feb 01, 2015 12:37 pm

Wonderful technique and very informative Herbert. Your threads are very much appreciated for their artistic and horticultural value. Well done I just love your trees..

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Post  Precarious Sun Feb 01, 2015 1:57 pm

very instructive, thank you!
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Post  Lukasz Czarnecki Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:44 pm

Great job! Smile
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Post  -Daniel- Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:56 am

Thanks Herbert for this job very instructive. Dance

I ask you, that Earth did you use during repotting? Cool

I repot larch only use pumice is very draining, and you? ThumbsUp

Congratulations for the good work. Very Happy

Ciao Daniel . lol!
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Post  Herbert A Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:21 am

Thank you for your comments.

@ Daniel: I use 30:70 Akadama and Pumice and some charcoal.

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Post  -Daniel- Mon Feb 02, 2015 5:13 pm

Thank you Herbert of your answer, the charcoal from wood I use it I also mixed with pumice. Wink

Good job, I still see your interesting post. Very Happy

Ciao Daniele Cool
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Post  Herbert A Sun Apr 10, 2016 5:47 pm

A nice moment in spring. I love it.

Larix decidua. 45 cm high.

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Post  spinnikm Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:12 pm

An inspiring progression! I have a larch with similar roots that need to be reduced and have tagged your post for reference. I really like your Larch, a beautiful tree styled beautifully. Thanks for posting.
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