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[QUOTE=Fletch]Definitely doesn't sound right. Can you tell us more about the tree and it's environment.

What part of the US is Marlow in? South central Oklahoma.

What sort of soil (composition, drainage, ...) is the tree in? A mixture of standard potting soil and a "professional potting soil" sold by a reputable bonsai retailer in New York...a crushed sterile shale, neutral PH...used to keep the potting soil from compacting and to help increase the drainage.

What size and type of pot? It is a Japanese ceramic pot, oblong measuring 10"x8"x3.5".... glazed exterior, unglazed interior

What has your weather been like (cold & rainy, hot & windy,...)? The weather is not an issue since the tree is planned to be an indoor tree.

Has it changed location recently? No.

Is it in full sun / shade? Full sun in the morning (east window) and partial sun in the afternoon (south window).

Has there been any drastic changes or shocks to the tree recently? Roots pruned this past June; some minor tree pruning a month later because the tree was becoming too tall....it was nearly 8 inches tall.

Are there any obvious suspects (bugs, flies, ...) in the vicinity? No.

Are there any other signs of disease (fungus, mold, ...) on or near the tree? No.

Are there any animals (cat, dog, squirrels, ...) with access to the tree? No.

Have you looked under the soil? No...as I stated earlier, it was recently repotted.

What sort of condition are the roots in? The roots were in excellent shape at the time of its last pruning.

How has it been growing this past summer? Yes...extremely well.

How long have you noticed the browning happening? It has shown some signs of browning since it was transplanted from the backyard to a pot. This tree was found growing in a flower bed, and is an offspring of an adult pine that used to grow in the backyard.

Does it progress down the branches? No.

Where on the tree are the affected branches? Primarily at the tip of some of the branches.

What % of the tree is browning? Probably less than 5 percent.

Can you post pics of the tree, roots, close up of affected needles ...? I will try to find out how to post pics to this forum.

With more information someone here might be able to identify a cause but with the limited we know at present I for one wouldn't know where to begin.

I appreciate your response very much.
Thanks.

7-Oct-2005	#3
outlaw bonsaiTALK Neophyte Join Date: Jul-2005 Location: Marlow Country: United States Posts: 2	[QUOTE=Fletch]Definitely doesn't sound right. Can you tell us more about the tree and it's environment. What part of the US is Marlow in? South central Oklahoma. What sort of soil (composition, drainage, ...) is the tree in? A mixture of standard potting soil and a "professional potting soil" sold by a reputable bonsai retailer in New York...a crushed sterile shale, neutral PH...used to keep the potting soil from compacting and to help increase the drainage. What size and type of pot? It is a Japanese ceramic pot, oblong measuring 10"x8"x3.5".... glazed exterior, unglazed interior What has your weather been like (cold & rainy, hot & windy,...)? The weather is not an issue since the tree is planned to be an indoor tree. Has it changed location recently? No. Is it in full sun / shade? Full sun in the morning (east window) and partial sun in the afternoon (south window). Has there been any drastic changes or shocks to the tree recently? Roots pruned this past June; some minor tree pruning a month later because the tree was becoming too tall....it was nearly 8 inches tall. Are there any obvious suspects (bugs, flies, ...) in the vicinity? No. Are there any other signs of disease (fungus, mold, ...) on or near the tree? No. Are there any animals (cat, dog, squirrels, ...) with access to the tree? No. Have you looked under the soil? No...as I stated earlier, it was recently repotted. What sort of condition are the roots in? The roots were in excellent shape at the time of its last pruning. How has it been growing this past summer? Yes...extremely well. How long have you noticed the browning happening? It has shown some signs of browning since it was transplanted from the backyard to a pot. This tree was found growing in a flower bed, and is an offspring of an adult pine that used to grow in the backyard. Does it progress down the branches? No. Where on the tree are the affected branches? Primarily at the tip of some of the branches. What % of the tree is browning? Probably less than 5 percent. Can you post pics of the tree, roots, close up of affected needles ...? I will try to find out how to post pics to this forum. With more information someone here might be able to identify a cause but with the limited we know at present I for one wouldn't know where to begin. I appreciate your response very much. Thanks.