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Well, the strength of roots over rock never cease to amaze. In the last year my little forsythia roots managed to penetrate the rock and break it into several pieces. After inspecting it I decided to remove the tree from the rock and simply plant it is a big pot to grow unchecked. Now I'm rethinking my furture design, which may require a new root system. That would require ground or airlayering. Has anyone ever tried simply girdling the trunk of a forsythia? In any case won't do anything until next season.

For future root over rock projects always make sure you use a hard rock, A big piece of pumice will not make it.

21-Mar-2008	#4
Cordon bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: D Town, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9a AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 310	Well, the strength of roots over rock never cease to amaze. In the last year my little forsythia roots managed to penetrate the rock and break it into several pieces. After inspecting it I decided to remove the tree from the rock and simply plant it is a big pot to grow unchecked. Now I'm rethinking my furture design, which may require a new root system. That would require ground or airlayering. Has anyone ever tried simply girdling the trunk of a forsythia? In any case won't do anything until next season. For future root over rock projects always make sure you use a hard rock, A big piece of pumice will not make it.