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On the subject of 'holding the tree in the pot' I have been trying rafia instead of wire. I did two or three trees this past spring. Someone, who I should give credit to, but I can not remember who, suggested it.
The thought is that the rafia will hold the tree until the roots get 'a hold' on the pot. By the time the tree is established the rafia is starting to break down. Has anyone else tried this? It seems to be working on the two that I tried and I will be using it this coming spring at transplant time if all goes well.

Jay

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8-Sep-2003	#23
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,154	On the subject of 'holding the tree in the pot' I have been trying rafia instead of wire. I did two or three trees this past spring. Someone, who I should give credit to, but I can not remember who, suggested it. The thought is that the rafia will hold the tree until the roots get 'a hold' on the pot. By the time the tree is established the rafia is starting to break down. Has anyone else tried this? It seems to be working on the two that I tried and I will be using it this coming spring at transplant time if all goes well. Jay __________________ A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49... Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing