Struggling Conifer

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The Munt
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Struggling Conifer

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Hey guys,

This old conifer was hiding behind my shed, not really getting any light since i put the shed up and was on a steady decline. Decided to stick it in a pot and see what happens. Gave it a fairly brutal trunk chop to facilitate the pot. Anyone know what it is?

Juniper? Thuja? Cupressus?

I know it may die at the hands of a newb but it was going to if i didn't do anything so figured there may be a lesson to be learnt here. :cool:
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Re: Struggling Conifer

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I doubt that will survive with that amount of foliage left.
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Fair enough. :cry:
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Mmmm... sorry Munt but I’m with benbonsai on this.
I’m also very often wrong so feel free to correct me with a load of new shoots and healthy tree in the Spring!
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Well it may be a quicker lesson than I expected... but a lesson nonetheless!

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Re: Struggling Conifer

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Best way to learn....
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