AusBonsai

Elmar wrote:

Question1: is it too late to dig them out now, my temps mid 30s?
Question2: is it necessary to remove all the dir once excavated?
Question3: what's the best after care procedure once harvested?

I found one in Hedland... Of all places. But before I ask the owner of I can have it (swap it for a palm or something) I want to know that it's not too late!

Hmm. Mid 30's is pretty hot! If it's a matter of digging now or missing out I would risk it but rather than remove soil from the roots, I would possibly take as big an amount of soil as possible and put it straight back in a well drained hole in the ground at your place and wrap shade cloth over the whole thing. That way you would not have issues with root rot and you leave root disturbing to a minimum. Then you can work on it at the right time next year.
If you can collect it later, then maybe leave it till then.
I find that with junipers there is no problem removing all the soil ( at the right time of year) from a ground grown plant and I prefer to do it straight away but sooner or later you MUST remove all the original soil.
After care is standard, Pot size just big enough for the roots, coarse sandy mix (if you bare root). Semi shade for a month or two. Spray the leaves a lot.
Also leave many full length leaders on the plant for quick establishment. (in other words don't prune too many long bits)

Thx Treeman.
Will make contact with the owner and see what they say.


Cheers
Elmar

Chris, just a little congrats on the saving of this tree, well done, look forward to its progress.
Watty

That tree has great potential with a trunk like that. Great find. They are a great tree. One of my favs.

IT"S ALIVE

Well done... Nice score.. Will be watching with anticipation of the progression

AWESOME!!?
Well done on the recovery.
Watty

Looking forward to seeing where it goes. Taper towards the end could be a problem but could be good Jinning material. Great find

What a monster! I like it.

Anyone care to hazard a guess at its age out of curiosity?

That is going to make for some very interesting material to work with.

Can't wait to see it over the years. Good find.

bodhidharma wrote:Looking forward to seeing where it goes. Taper towards the end could be a problem but could be good Jinning material. Great find

Me too but knowing Chris' carving reputation, the taper and Jin will not be an issue for long

Ken

Killer stock Chris!!!

(Hands in the air emoji)

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