Ashbarns9999

Hello Vic it may be prudent to slip this tree into a larger container in the spring or re-pot at that time into a larger oval. My thoughts are that the tree may be rootbound hence the loss of branches. Of course the branches may have been jinned deliberately but that is highly unlikely as that type of work would be unusual on a deciduous tree. Like you I love the nebari on this tree, quite superb and I agree with Dan on allowing the nebari just to peep through the surface of the soil. Looks like a good formal upright or even broom styles you have there.


Ash

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