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Just visited a nursery that was growing the healthiest, most robust slash pine ( Pinus ellioti) I had ever seen. Young pines, 3 feet tall, 2-3 inch calliper trunks, multi low branching and dark rich green. Too my suprise they were planted in huge 40 gallon pots with sray stick irrigation. The soil is a canadian peat, pine bark, coconut husk, sand mix. The secrete according to owner is the pots drain very well and the soil is loose. They are to last in this environment up to 2 years before sold. Typically, this is a hard pine to grow so well. Got one so I can dissect the root ball, you know, the part I enjoy the best.

20-Jan-2007	#6
kingkong bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Sep-2005 Location: S Florida Country: USA USDA Zone: 10-B AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 1,152	Just visited a nursery that was growing the healthiest, most robust slash pine ( Pinus ellioti) I had ever seen. Young pines, 3 feet tall, 2-3 inch calliper trunks, multi low branching and dark rich green. Too my suprise they were planted in huge 40 gallon pots with sray stick irrigation. The soil is a canadian peat, pine bark, coconut husk, sand mix. The secrete according to owner is the pots drain very well and the soil is loose. They are to last in this environment up to 2 years before sold. Typically, this is a hard pine to grow so well. Got one so I can dissect the root ball, you know, the part I enjoy the best.