Dwarf Scot pine no.4 repot and progression - please criticise

[Manbris]

Hi!

Thanks very much for your feedback. I have made some improvement to my HBR.

Here is the dwarf scots pine no 4. Still have not figured out the root base- will wait till next spring. Any suggestion on future plans and feedback would be great.

Thanks!

 

[bwaynef]

This final pic looks the best of what you've posted. I'd suggest addressing some of the large roots you've uncovered that don't end up radiating from the trunk. Each time you repot you should take the time to make improvements. Being harsh with them now results in the better tree in the long run if they make it. If not, you're likely to end up with material that needs to be fixed ...but likely won't be for a variety of reasons.

 

[Shibui]

This final pic looks the best of what you've posted. I'd suggest addressing some of the large roots you've uncovered that don't end up radiating from the trunk. Each time you repot you should take the time to make improvements. Being harsh with them now results in the better tree in the long run if they make it. If not, you're likely to end up with material that needs to be fixed ...but likely won't be for a variety of reasons.

I agree. Half bare root is great for changing the soil but the trees will also tolerate some root reduction at the same time. I understand you are traumatised from a previous failure so happy to go slow for now but I'd be shortening some of the long roots. Cutting some roots now will allow the new feeders to develop this summer and provide the fresh roots that will help sustain the trees when you get to the inevitable reduction of those larger ones.

 

[bwaynef]

Also, you've got roots on the other side that are as good now as they were before, because you haven't touched them. Allow them to sustain the tree while this side builds a better QUALITY of root (which is why better soil is so important, ...but we're attacking one thing at a time.)