Suggestions on New Trees
- alainleon1983
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Well, these two (or perhaps I should say three) trees are my new projects. And I think I´m gonna need your advise on styling and a possible repotting.
The first one is a presumably 8 years old olive tree (Olea europaea var. sylvestris). I think the lower branch would allow me to perform a Sokan (Double Trunk) Style. The thing that really concerns me about this tree is the soil. The vendor told me that it was repotted last spring and it is completely planted in an organic mix, but I know that the mix for olive trees should be of free draining since they don´t need too much water. So, do I need to do a transplant right now or I can wait until next spring to do so?
Now, the other two trees are Acer Palmatum "Deshojo" and they are 14 years old according to the label that was attached to them. Also, the vendor said that they were repotted two years ago. My question here is similar, they are planted in an organic mix and in this case I think the mix should be a basic one, since they need to be watered more often. I want to separate them into two bigger different pots because I want them to thicken their trunks. So, should I repot them right now or I can wait a little longer? As for the style, Im not sure yet, but I think I could do a Chokkan (Formal Upright) Style.
So...what do you think?
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Here I have several questions I hope you might help...
First, I wanted to repot the acer not just because I wanted to separate them, but also because the first time I watered them, a swamp emerged on top of the soil, so, even if the time has passed I believe I should perform the repotting. I mean, obviously it is not draining properly and I´m concerned they might suffer root rot.
Second... What cultivar of Acer Palmatum is the Purpureium? I´ve looked and I´ve found over 15 different cultivar but none of them with that name... The closest one was: "Dissectum Atropurpureum"... Is that the one you meant? It looks similar indeed.
And finally... Why you say they look grafted?
Thanks in advance Geoff... I know there are a lot of questions :S
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Thank you for your quick reply. You´ll see I want to repot my olive tree because I think it´s not draining properly and I don´t want to lose my tree because of root rot. In the end, I don´t think my tree is happy at all, instead I think it´s drowning.
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If they sol is that bad then go ahead, but try not to disturb the roots. Keep them in shade for a few weeks and never let them get dry. I have re potted an acer in August, but again it was an emergency.
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alainleon1983 wrote: Hi guys,
Now, the other two trees are Acer Palmatum "Deshojo" and they are 14 years old according to the label
So...what do you think?
I think that in 15 years time you could get reasonably good starting material - which this isn't.
It does not look like a 15 yo tree. 5 years, maybe.
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