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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: Apr-2005
Posts: 28
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Difficulty layering Quince
Has anyone successfully layered quince? I performed a ground layer on one last summer. In early fall I separated the plant and planted it into the garden for the winter. At that time it had a callus similar to other layers that I have performed, and a small amount of roots. Recently I dug the plant in order to pot it into my bonsai mix and begin to develop the root structure. To my dismay I discovered that the plant had formed a very large callus, 3 to 4 times the diameter of the stem, at the layer site. There were roots present but the callous effectively renders the new plant totally unsuitable for bonsai culture. I used the ring bark method with the use of talc based rooting hormone.
I would like to try again this year but do not want similar results. Are any other techniques more appropriate for this species? Perhaps using the wire tourniquet method with no rooting hormone, or leaving the plant attached until the following spring. I am open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Norm
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