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Tim:

Although i've never worked with cottoneaster before (ALERT!) I've worked with other nursery plants with similar root issues.

One approach I've used is to hack off the lower portion as you have. Then, I cut away the stringy roots on the top to see where the trunk goes under there. At some point you will find where the largest roots emerge. Remove the big ones that grow down, but leave enough to support the plant. Use a root rake or chop stick to separate what's left as best you can. Trim to begin to shape nebari. Repeat the process in a year or two.

*REMEMBER I don't know what a cottoneaster can take as far as root removal.

FWIW,
pootsie

15-Mar-2006	#2
pootsie The Cat's Apprentice *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: May-2004 Location: Columbus o-HI-o Country: USofA USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: 5 Posts: 3,065	Tim: Although i've never worked with cottoneaster before (ALERT!) I've worked with other nursery plants with similar root issues. One approach I've used is to hack off the lower portion as you have. Then, I cut away the stringy roots on the top to see where the trunk goes under there. At some point you will find where the largest roots emerge. Remove the big ones that grow down, but leave enough to support the plant. Use a root rake or chop stick to separate what's left as best you can. Trim to begin to shape nebari. Repeat the process in a year or two. *REMEMBER I don't know what a cottoneaster can take as far as root removal. FWIW, pootsie __________________ p.s. My cat is a bonsaiTALK Master. Columbus Bonsai Society