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How can you be so sure the tree was about to die? The tree is probably planted in a standard potting mix and is rootbound. From the pic, the rootball looks ok to me. I still think you should have waited for a more appropriate time of year, like early summer. You could have slip potted into a larger container with a good soil and waited. I also never heard of myccorhizzae (spelling?) killing a pine. Hey, its your tree... I wish you luckDave

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20-Dec-2006	#5
Dav4 bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Jan-2005 Location: SE Massachusetts Country: USA USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: 4-5 Posts: 613	How can you be so sure the tree was about to die? The tree is probably planted in a standard potting mix and is rootbound. From the pic, the rootball looks ok to me. I still think you should have waited for a more appropriate time of year, like early summer. You could have slip potted into a larger container with a good soil and waited. I also never heard of myccorhizzae (spelling?) killing a pine. Hey, its your tree... I wish you luckDave Hopefully, others like Vance wood will chime in