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The general procedure for repotting is to cut any tie wires with a wire cutter and remove the tree from its container. If the tree is well established, it may have compacted itself against the walls of the container and it may be necessary to run a knife or root hook around the circumference of the pot in order to extract the tree.

If the container has a lip that turns in at the top, it may be even more difficult to extract the tree. You'll likely have to take a sharp knife and cut the root ball around the container about 1/2 inch in from the container's edge.

Roots sometimes work their way out through the drainage holes. You'll need to check here and cut away any roots.

If the tree is particularly stubborn and you're sure that you have taken the steps described above. Get some help. Have an assistant support the pot on its side. You can use a dowel and a mallet, if necessary, to push the tree out of the pot through the drainage holes. Be especially careful if this is an aged tree or delicate tree.

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31-Oct-2001	#4
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,742	REPOT - Getting the tree out of its pot? The general procedure for repotting is to cut any tie wires with a wire cutter and remove the tree from its container. If the tree is well established, it may have compacted itself against the walls of the container and it may be necessary to run a knife or root hook around the circumference of the pot in order to extract the tree. If the container has a lip that turns in at the top, it may be even more difficult to extract the tree. You'll likely have to take a sharp knife and cut the root ball around the container about 1/2 inch in from the container's edge. Roots sometimes work their way out through the drainage holes. You'll need to check here and cut away any roots. If the tree is particularly stubborn and you're sure that you have taken the steps described above. Get some help. Have an assistant support the pot on its side. You can use a dowel and a mallet, if necessary, to push the tree out of the pot through the drainage holes. Be especially careful if this is an aged tree or delicate tree. Content ©2001-2002 TreeBay.com, All Rights Reserved __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!