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Hi Chris,

Now is a good time to collect these trees. Laceleaf J maples are kind of tough bonsai subjects, but the boxwoods should do very well for you. Other J maples are also good, depending on their size, location of graft (if any) etc.

You should prepare for these trees before you dig. Get large pots, or (better yet) grow boxes, or (better still) raised beds prepared with good draining soil available. You'll want to keep the root balls moist, and get them back in soil as soon as you can after you dig. If you have to drive a fair way, cover both the root ball and foliage if possible.

Another possibility is to find someone who has had experience digging potensai to share the work and the trees....

Pictures are always welcomed....we'd love to see the trees.

Brian

16-Jan-2007	#2
BrianBay9 Trunk Collector Join Date: Sep-2003 Location: Loveland, CO Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 or 5? AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,363	Hi Chris, Now is a good time to collect these trees. Laceleaf J maples are kind of tough bonsai subjects, but the boxwoods should do very well for you. Other J maples are also good, depending on their size, location of graft (if any) etc. You should prepare for these trees before you dig. Get large pots, or (better yet) grow boxes, or (better still) raised beds prepared with good draining soil available. You'll want to keep the root balls moist, and get them back in soil as soon as you can after you dig. If you have to drive a fair way, cover both the root ball and foliage if possible. Another possibility is to find someone who has had experience digging potensai to share the work and the trees.... Pictures are always welcomed....we'd love to see the trees. Brian __________________ There's a difference between taking your art seriously, and taking yourself too seriously.