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Exposed root on Kumquat 4 years 8 months ago #52133

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Hi all,
I've been tending this kumquat from seed here in the Pacific NW for over 7 years now. Awhile back, when repotting, I noticed the root structure had nice movement and exposed it gradually. Problem is, now the exposed root is growing much faster than the rest of the tree. Is it safe to bury the root again???

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Exposed root on Kumquat 4 years 8 months ago #52136

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My greatest difficulty with this citrus is the angular growth after pruning. Any new branches want to come off at nearly right angles to the area pruned. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you

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Exposed root on Kumquat 4 years 8 months ago #52138

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My greatest difficulty with this citrus is the angular growth after pruning.


No easy way to avoid it in Kumquats. It's a matter of patience, pruning all up and down straight new growth.
See mine, it has the same problems, including the roots.

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Exposed root on Kumquat 4 years 8 months ago #52140

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You have a beautiful tree there :)
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