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Perhaps some of the wounds should have been sealed at the time, but there was so much else that needed doing (including repairs to the house) that there really wasn't time to think about the scars then. I didn't work on most of the trees at all until new growth started developing, then slowly I started removing damaged leaves and branches. Some still need repotting as the pots were so badly damaged, but I'm slowly getting there.

I have been surprised at how well some of them recovered - a few were totally defoliated in the storm, yet in some cases there is already no remaining sign of damage.

3-Jan-2008	#3
GinaRothfels bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Nov-2007 Country: South Africa Posts: 64	Perhaps some of the wounds should have been sealed at the time, but there was so much else that needed doing (including repairs to the house) that there really wasn't time to think about the scars then. I didn't work on most of the trees at all until new growth started developing, then slowly I started removing damaged leaves and branches. Some still need repotting as the pots were so badly damaged, but I'm slowly getting there. I have been surprised at how well some of them recovered - a few were totally defoliated in the storm, yet in some cases there is already no remaining sign of damage.