Shohin Japanese Black pine in development

[Jarrod]

Well here is the tree i have been growing in the ground for a few years. I will take more photos at a later date (i was a bit tired after digging out the side of a bank for the new water tank thats coming. No dirt really to move, just boulders, 50 -80 kg each )


Really bad photo sorry.


This will be updated shortly when i know its growing strong. It should be thicker after the time it was in the ground however, and this is a tip for young players, prepare the soil really well before planting. You wont get the growth you expect if you dont. Also plant it in a spot that you can easily get to with a hose or you get lazy and the tree doesn't get enough water. It does however have very nice bark forming which is a bonus. There is also more taper then appears in this image.

Cheers,

Jarrod

[anttal63]

OR grow in boxes where you can style, control and feed aggressively. it does work. no sweat jezz you will sort it out in time. the trunks good:D

[Jarrod]

yes that is also a great idea... Hind sight...

[aaron_tas]

nice bark