Tree: (16/13-2)
Trunk: 10mm
Source: Grown from seed
Cost: Free
My first entry was grown from seed collected and sown in 2016. I did prick out a couple into their own pots but the remainder remained neglected in a single pot and were very root bound
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If this one grows anything like one of its brothers/sisters that I gave a little root room, you ain’t seen anything yet.That is the best thing about this comp, we get to see a bunch of techniques and hear experiences for many different species that we can use to grow better trees ourselves. Thanks Rory!Ryceman3 wrote:Already roots out the bottom!!?!?!
I'm quite good at doing nothingRory wrote:I find that Grant Bowie’s words of advice are so paramount to developing natural trees: “patience and the ability to masterfully do nothing.” is a great weapon of choice to see what develops.
terryb wrote: ↑October 17th, 2019, 12:26 pm Some good growth over the last 6 months. The tree now stands at 2.1m high and the base has tripled in diameter![]()
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I'm going to have to make some serious decisions on what the final size will be with this entry. Where to cut is the question.
I seriously thought about a big chop (and I know they respond well) but wanted to keep the fork and the double trunks further up that seem to be a feature of the cunninghamianas that grow around here. I wasn't sure a chop would give me what I wanted, so it got a trim instead and I'll see what happens from here. If I decide the tree is too tall, then I can always layer it at some point.