pomegranate..

[krittas]

I have the chance to air layer a large,old pomegranate this tree is huge has multiple trunks and wondering is it worth it?
Some research that ive been doing ive found that they are difficult to air layer on older trees and are very slow...but are very hardy.. what do you guys think??

Any tips on air layering this tree? im thinking early spring would be the ideal time but perhaps others know better from experiences..
I know there are a few differant ways of performing the cuts on the tree for the air layer as seen in D. koreshof art science book has anyone tried these differant styles.
Let me know what you think

[Handy Mick]

I'm not sure on when, but if you watch Graham Potter's video on air layering at
http://www.kaizenbonsai.com
I think that's right, you should be cool.
Mick

[Craig]

hi Krittas, i've air layered Pomegranites before, no particular method,,it was an easy layer,,good luck mate Regards Craig

[molty75]

hi there krittas,

i have done this on my grandfathers 68 year old pom tree, worked well, did a few although only one made not sure why remains a mistery. i used the graham potter method only not with spag moss. started to flower this year, the method took 19 months air layering, 2 years in a training pot, 15 months in bonsai pot.
As far as it not working if the tree is old well 68 years who knows.
give it a crack and good luck.

molty

[agrovl]

willows and pom's can be airlayed as thick as your leg or arm with spag or with soil so give it a crack mate

[Dumper]

even on old trunk. there's a possibilities on air layering them.