collected Autrian pines in winter

[MatsuSanBonsai]

I found a lot of austrian pines that were planted like 20yrs ago and some were stunted from growth. its a public lot so i decided to collect the smaller ones so when I got there, the whole lot was flooded and all the trunks had at least 3 inches of water there were a few already yellowing and other had alot of branches dead I figured this turned into a rescue for some more to collect.
what are the chances of survival since I got them already stressed from standing in water? I was able to get a good amount of roots. I put some trees in a pot with mostly turface, got rid of alot of clay soil and planning to kept those in my greenhouse with a range of 45-55 degrees F until spring comes around. what are the chances? should I keep them outside with the rest? the other outside still have all the clay soil and dug them in the ground.

 

[Tieball]

Nice looking collection.
Recommendation: Add your general location to your profile.

 

[Tieball]

I planted Austrian pines in my wooded area several years ago. Over time the visual problem has been the die-back on lower branches….die-back up about 80% of the trunk. But I also did no care. I left them to grow wild. Perhaps in captivity with your care the trees will retain more branches as they grow.

 

[Eckhoffw]

Man. Best of luck to you. Those look awesome!
Austrian black Pines are pretty tough, but the situation Is not advantageous.
Like you stated, if the trees were not vigorous to begin with. Transplanting in this state is usually a death sentence for any tree, Let alone pines.

Where you are located, will definitely be a factor in this, however.

 

[WNC Bonsai]

You might only get 1-2 to survive and if so then that’s 1-2 more than you started with!