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Wisteria
... developing seeds. Propagation: Cuttings, layering Repotting The roots of wisteria are extremely strong and vigorous. Young specimens should be repotted every year, and the roots must be combed out and reduced aggressively ...
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Cedar of Lebanon
... needles and cones, which are held upright above the foliage, add to the impressive appearance. Young specimens retain a pyramidal shape but the tree takes on a more open form with age ... tree where it will get good air circulation, but will be protected from wind, especially young trees and newly repotted trees. Conifers grow in association with a symbiotic fungus which grows ...
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Beech
... is quite ornamental. The bark looks like elephant skin on older specimens. The four tiny nuts in each spiny bur of this ... long- term project to grow a specimen beech. This is why young beech are often used in forest plantings. Propagation: Grafting, seeds sown ... the bud. Do not defoliate aged specimens or those that were collected from nature. Leaf prund young specimens only once every 2 years. Fagus ...
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Ginkgo
... in the south. However, leaves fall quickly and the fall color show is short. Male specimens are recommended as the seeds from females emit a rancid odor. However, this is much ... male specimens. Seed can be sown in spring after cold-treatment. May be air-layered in spring, or hardwood cuttings may be taken in autumn. Repotting: Young specimens require annual repotting, older specimens every ...
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Mugo Pine
... : No information available. Repotting In early spring or late summer, every 2-3 years for young specimens and every 3-5 years for older ones. Pines need deep, well drained soil, so ... bark. All types produce honeydew which may support sooty mold. European Pine shoot moth causes young shoots to fall over. Infested shoots may exude resin. The insects can be found in ...
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Texas Ebony
... but lacking a tap root, will not appreciate having too long a time between drinks. Young specimens should not be permitted to remain dry. Feeding: Monthly with any soluble fertilizer. Pruning and ... 10, No. 2, pg 32, 44 (1976). "Bonsai - The Art and Technique" by Dorothy S. Young, Prentice-Hall, 1985, pages 373 4. "More Notes on Texas Ebony" by Glade and Harold ...
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American Red Maple
... mine are from seedlings transplanted from the "wild" (underfoot). Repotting: Small specimens may be bare rooted for transplant. Larger specimens must be balled and burlapped in order to be moved. Potting and ... removing or cutting circling roots at planting or as soon as they are detected on young trees. Scorch may occur during periods of high temperatures accompanied by wind. Trees with diseased ...
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Ficus sp.
... Bo tree has lovely heart-shaped leaves which are pink when young. Ficus retusa: fig, banyan fig, Indian laurel - small, glossy, leathery ... transplantings. Forms very thick branches which are best wired when young. The best time for wiring is in early spring, before ... defoliation can be performed at the end of spring on healthy specimens. Wait until the branches have lignified slightly to wire. Summer ...
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Japanese Dwarf Garden Juniper
... has a low, spreading habit that makes it ideal for cascade and semi-cascade styles. Specimens grown in a nursery or specifically for bonsai can be used for many styles, but ... roots gradually, removing no more than one third of the roots at each repotting. Repot young trees (up to 10 years) every other year. Repot older trees every 3-4 years ...
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Sapodilla
... is the source of chicle, the original base for chewing gum. The trunk on older specimens is flaky and quite attractive, and flares at the base into numerous surface roots. There ... to this tropical tree! Temperature: Zone 10B through 11. A drop below frezing will kill young plants. Older plants can survive to 26F, but it is best to keep these plants ...
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