5yr native tree challenge - Leatherbacks Prunus Spinoza

[leatherback]

So.. Over the weekend I found a few small blackthorn in a hedge threatened to be chopped down by a maintenance crew. They came with me.
This being a difficult species to collect, and for the species a bad time, I doubt they will wake up come spring. But.. These are my contenders

 

[SeanS]

The 3rd potato

 

[leatherback]

The 3rd potato

That's not very nice.

 

[leatherback]

Good news//

 

[leatherback]

And even the root cutting is showing promise:

 

[leatherback]

Gave one of the tall ones away. The other is pushing strong now.

 

[leatherback]

And Mr Potatoe is also joining the party!

 

[leatherback]

The rootbulb is not joking around. I mean, the main plant is also pushing, but is not showing he enthusiasm of this bit, which is on its way to becoming the better tree!

 

[HorseloverFat]

The rootbulb is not joking around. I mean, the main plant is also pushing, but is not showing he enthusiasm of this bit, which is on its way to becoming the better tree!

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That Root Cutting is going to be fantastic!! E

What type of shoulder angle(s) are you planning on utilizing throughout?!

I guess that depends on how large you plan to go.

Really interesting specimen, Jelle

 

[leatherback]

shoulder angle

?? Not sure what you are asking!

 

[HorseloverFat]

?? Not sure what you are asking!

Like when you decide, during branch-setting, what “shape” your branches will take when leaving the trunk.

 

[leatherback]

Like when you decide, during branch-setting, what “shape” your branches will take when leaving the trunk.

Not there yet. I am still at the stage of hoping it will root. It has me not fooled! It is NOT rooting yet. The growth is there, so all signs are green. But only once summer has come and gone will I trust the tanuki that collected plants are.

 

[HorseloverFat]

Not there yet. I am still at the stage of hoping it will root. It has me not fooled! It is NOT rooting yet. The growth is there, so all signs are green. But only once summer has come and gone will I trust the tanuki that collected plants are.

Ahh!! Root cuttings have done that to me too.. as well as Amelanchier, a few Beeches and Elderberry.

How are you, friend?

Keeping your gray matter active and healthy.

 

[Rivka]

Long Live the Potato!

 

[leatherback]

Not there yet. I am still at the stage of hoping it will root. It has me not fooled! It is NOT rooting yet. The growth is there, so all signs are green. But only once summer has come and gone will I trust the tanuki that collected plants are.

Mr Potatoe is stew.

 

[Rivka]

A moment of silence….

 

[HorseloverFat]

I’m sorry, friend.

Do you think this is because of the large wound, and how susceptible prunus is to fungal issues caused by this?

 

[leatherback]

I’m sorry, friend.

Do you think this is because of the large wound, and how susceptible prunus is to fungal issues caused by this?

I prefer roasted potatoes. So it was too much sun, and the fact that it was an upsidedown root did not help. And me repotting twice was for sure grwat too

 

[HorseloverFat]

I prefer roasted potatoes. So it was too much sun, and the fact that it was an upsidedown root did not help. And me repotting twice was for sure grwat too

Ahh! So many possibilities, hard to “trace the EXACT cause”?

Either way, the potato will be missed.

 

[Rivka]

It’s ok, i think i have another potato growing in my kitchen pantry you can use. Its not much, but with the right pot, wowza!