bonsaiwood
Mame
Starting a thread to document the progress of my three field-grown trident maples. I'll post older photos at different points in time along with current and future updates in one thread and may, eventually, split off each into their own thread.
2/13/2024: The three trees fresh out of a local grow field.
Closer view of the tree on the far right with green tape (1st photo) after a few chops and root pruning.
Planted into 50% pumice, 50% organic pine bark mix with some lava fines. I made slats at the bottom of each box to allow for better drainage, and so far, this has worked out well. Also, I kept the soil line to about halfway up the depth of the box to keep the roots growing horizontal, the same way an Andersen flat can achieve.
4/24/2024: Early spring growth.
5/21/24: Lots more growth, trees are quite vigorous. Feeding with fish emulsion every other week and applied 2nd dose of osmocote today. Time to invest in some tea bags/baskets.
2/13/2024: The three trees fresh out of a local grow field.
Closer view of the tree on the far right with green tape (1st photo) after a few chops and root pruning.
Planted into 50% pumice, 50% organic pine bark mix with some lava fines. I made slats at the bottom of each box to allow for better drainage, and so far, this has worked out well. Also, I kept the soil line to about halfway up the depth of the box to keep the roots growing horizontal, the same way an Andersen flat can achieve.
4/24/2024: Early spring growth.
5/21/24: Lots more growth, trees are quite vigorous. Feeding with fish emulsion every other week and applied 2nd dose of osmocote today. Time to invest in some tea bags/baskets.
