There is a heap of leaf litter under the tees which makes the top 20cm very soft. There were lots of finer roots in this stuff. Below that the ground was like rock and only the tap root went down. Most of the trees have been cut off near ground level and re shot, just what bonsai growers like
Here is a diagram of how they are growing There are several dozen trees under there to dig. I'm thinking about going out in the morning and digging a couple more to see how they go. What do people think
. I have looked through threads on here but seems no real solid info on when to dig. Hard with info coming from interstate. Also would the soft stuff around the top be worth potting them up in when dug as the smaller roots seem to like it Most of these trees are about 10 ft high. They have been cut off near ground level and re shot as shown in the diagram. There are no leaves down low so I am trunk chopping when digging. Will they handle this
Should I go over and chop the rest to get them re shooting for the next dig 
I also have a couple of questions for longer term growing.
1. How do you mange the rot in the trunks as they are suseptible to it.
2. When is it best to root prune them
3. When is best to repot.
4. have much can you root prune them.
5. do they handle wiring.
6. What fert do you use on them.
7. I read they like reasonable amounts of water. It is bone dry in Echuca. How much do you water.
8. Any other info welcome.
I will post pictures tomorrow as it was dark when I got home.
Josh
