Progression - Taxus Collected from a Hedge
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Progression - Taxus Collected from a Hedge
In 2006 I collected this Taxus from a hedge (along with 5 others). I planted the tree in a free-draining mix and let it recover and grow for 3 years. I repotted it in 2009 to remove the clay soil.
In 2010 I trimmed the tree back to produce backbudding.
In 2011 I did a preliminary wiring with minor adjustments in January 2012.
A virtual of the tree filled out in 2012. The tree has great nebari just below the surface and a 4.5" trunk at the base.
In 2010 I trimmed the tree back to produce backbudding.
In 2011 I did a preliminary wiring with minor adjustments in January 2012.
A virtual of the tree filled out in 2012. The tree has great nebari just below the surface and a 4.5" trunk at the base.
ericrobinson- Member
Re: Progression - Taxus Collected from a Hedge
Potted this tree into its bonsai pot this summer (July) and put into light shade for several weeks. Didn't miss a beat. With some more refinement it should be show-ready.
Many nurseries will dig Taxus from the field in summer after the current season's growth has hardened off. What also helped me for July potting is that several years ago I had cut down a nursery container to plant it in for training. (see prior picture above) I didn't have to remove much of the root ball to plant it in the bonsai pot. Virt (2nd pic) shows where the current deadwood is where I've touched-up the pic with white. It has not yet been treated with lime sulphur.
Many nurseries will dig Taxus from the field in summer after the current season's growth has hardened off. What also helped me for July potting is that several years ago I had cut down a nursery container to plant it in for training. (see prior picture above) I didn't have to remove much of the root ball to plant it in the bonsai pot. Virt (2nd pic) shows where the current deadwood is where I've touched-up the pic with white. It has not yet been treated with lime sulphur.
ericrobinson- Member
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