Results of defoliation! - Prunus

[matlea]

Looked good before but even better in flower. ... Nice.

[Josh]

Lovely tree you got there. Those flowers are going to look fantastic. Only 30cm, it looks much larger in the photo. Great base on it too. Very nice.

Josh

[macca66]

Love this tree

[mjhc]

Amazing base! Looking great in spring.

[mjhc]

Also - thanks for the tips on root pruning. I have one myself and that experience and knowledge is great

[vtbao]

Love it.
Is it ok to feed after repotting? Do you think coffee grounds are good to boost up flowers?

[treeman]

Is it ok to feed after repotting?

No, you should wait for new roots to form. Many nutrients are taken up at or just behind the root tips which are cut off during repotting. Wait one month.

Do you think coffee grounds are good to boost up flowers?

There is no need for anything exotic. Just feed conscientiously over the growing season. I do use ground limestone a couple of times per year for all these types (crabs, plums, pear, apricots etc.)

[mjhc]

treeman - do you mind of I ask when do/did you work on this tree to create main branches and branch selection? Did you work on it during winter or did you work on it during the growing period?

[Matt S]

Lovely tree Mate. I've been on the lookout for a purple leaved plum for a while now and this week someone has offered me one that was recently dug up and shooting nicely. Your tree shows exactly why I've been chasing one. What better way to greet the coming spring!

Matt.

[treeman]

treeman - do you mind of I ask when do/did you work on this tree to create main branches and branch selection? Did you work on it during winter or did you work on it during the growing period?

mjhc, Like most deciduous trees you basically form branches during the growing period and ''select'' them when dormant.
You need to lightly wire during summer to direct the new growth. (defoliation is also done at this time...see above) In winter, prune back thick branches and form a nice shape with wire then repot, remove wire before flowering, then start the whole process again......

[mjhc]

Awesome! Thanks very much for the advice treeman. Much appreciated! I wil take this approach on all my deciduous trees. I also had never thought about balancing the energy via leaf removal of only strong branches, almost like the balancing of black pines. Next season - once I have feed and selected I might give it a shot. Thanks again for the advice.

[Andrew Legg]

Lovely tree Mike. Very natural and stunning in flower. Very jealous.

Have you considered a softer pot for it? It's the only thing I'd change.

[treeman]

Lovely tree Mike. Very natural and stunning in flower. Very jealous.

Have you considered a softer pot for it? It's the only thing I'd change.

Thanks Andrew. Yes maybe an oval. But I like unglazed for prunus. Maybe a redish??
Fully open now: I'm actually glad it's almost finished coz I'm getting tired of looking at it. I had it near the house but I'm going to get it the hell out of my sight now. Where's my juniper??

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[Boics]

Epic Treeman.

What a splendid specimen!

[Black Knight]

Hi Treeman,

Worth all the effort over all those years. Forget near the house, it should be on the Dining room table for a week of the flowering period.

Regards,
Black Knight