scotch pine

Recently collected Scotch Pine. I'll leave it to recover for now, but my mind is already thinking about future stylings, and where to take this one. Here is my idea for now: Any other ideas I should consider? I will keep this thread updated as the tree evolves

Hi! Would like some advice on best ways to remove pine branches relating to healing scars. For example, I am aware of two approaches 1 cut and leave a small stub - then take it off 2 cut to flesh to the main trunk - let it heal how can I avoid ugly healing scars? For example see the...

Nursery stock I got a few years ago and transplanted into a training pot. Started an air layer this spring using moist sphagnum. Checked it this fall and there seems to be a little callus forming but no roots. Saw a post on Bnut that said Ryan Neil uses pure akadama with a top dressing of...

Hi everyone, I just gave this pine a first styling. I’m quite new to pine trees. Can you guys give me tips about aftercare? so: fertilize? Sun? Water? Etc. thanks a lot!

I have a 30+ year old Scots Pine in a 5 gallon pot that has only received water and never left the pot. I would like to prune and shape it. I am wondering if there are any extra considerations I should have when pruning such an old, pot bound tree. Also, how much of the roots can I remove, say...