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I would remove no more than 1/2 the remaining foliage now. Chase it back towards the interior of the tree. Maybe two or three branchlets for each branch, but pick the strongest healthiest twigs you can find, and don't cut the candles off the tips either!

The compromise is between proximity to the trunk and strength of the buds. For now, chose strength over proximity. But if there are weaker branchlets closer to the trunk than the strong ones, let them be.

Then you can spray with the anti-transpirant and soak with B-1 or Superthrive (if you are the religious sort). Keep it outside, mist daily and water only when the soil starts to show signs of drying, but water copiously then. Put it on a couple of bricks to improve the drainage. I hope you have nice holes in the tub that we can't see!

If not, a hot piece of iron pipe warmed in the barbecue to red hot can be used to push holes into it. Good luck, and remember even if it doesn't survive, you've learned a lot! If it happens that you don't have holes and have to repot, set the tree a little lower next time if you can so the soil doesn't wash out.

Regards,

Matt

30-Nov-2002	#8
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,747	I would remove no more than 1/2 the remaining foliage now. Chase it back towards the interior of the tree. Maybe two or three branchlets for each branch, but pick the strongest healthiest twigs you can find, and don't cut the candles off the tips either! The compromise is between proximity to the trunk and strength of the buds. For now, chose strength over proximity. But if there are weaker branchlets closer to the trunk than the strong ones, let them be. Then you can spray with the anti-transpirant and soak with B-1 or Superthrive (if you are the religious sort). Keep it outside, mist daily and water only when the soil starts to show signs of drying, but water copiously then. Put it on a couple of bricks to improve the drainage. I hope you have nice holes in the tub that we can't see! If not, a hot piece of iron pipe warmed in the barbecue to red hot can be used to push holes into it. Good luck, and remember even if it doesn't survive, you've learned a lot! If it happens that you don't have holes and have to repot, set the tree a little lower next time if you can so the soil doesn't wash out. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!