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Old 13-May-2004   #2
Michael Persiano
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Re: [IBC] Japanese Black Pine Budding Explosion - Longish

In a message dated 4/21/2004 10:59:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, randibonsai@yahoo.com writes:

> As I said the budding this spring has been an 'explosion' of growth, far more than I ever expected and I'm a little overwhelmed at what the tree is producing. I never expected to see results of this magnitude. I believe that following established black

pine care guidelines combines with candle removal on July 4th (easy date to remember for me) and superfeeding this year, I should be able to get a second flush of candles in late summer since I also live in zone 7. I will post pics to the gallery this w
eek since it’s one of those things you
> really need to see in order to appreciate.


Randi:

I am pleased to see that you shared your experience with the group.

As previously stated, Superfeeding needs to used on a case-by-case basis. When the specimen requires substantial growth to achieve design objectives, it is clearly a way to accelerate the process. Once the objectives are achieved, it is equally importan
t that the feeding process be cut back to retain the desired design.

An artist requires paint on the palette to create the image. Superfeeding achieves this goal. I am currently Superfeeding an 800-1,000 Douglas Fir before cranking its ancient branches into new positions. I will be documenting this in a series of BT art
icles (for those of you and others in the global readership who have the interest).

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
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