Craig Cowing

IASNOB@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 8/29/2004 1:15:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> ccowing@frontiernet.net writes:
>
> One
> caveat with fertilizing, however, is that a Kingsville will
> sometimes respond with larger growth, so if that happens it
> might be necessary to back off on fertilizer.
>
> I don't know where the 1/8" to 1/4" growth a year thing came
> from, Michael, but I've gotten more growth than that. It is
> a truly satisfying cultivar to work with, especially in a
> climate such as mine where they will not winter safely
> outdoors. I keep mine outside until around early December,
> then bring them in and keep them under fluorescent
> lights--very close to the lights. This helps in quicker
> development because you extend the growing season.
>
> Craig: >My preference is to winter Kingsville in a cold environment at
> around 35-degrees Fahrenheit. As you know, they do quite well in your
> neck of the woods as fielded material for bonsai.
>
> Michael:
>
> I guess you're not familiar with my area. Despite the fact that I'm
> only 1.5 hours away from downtown Manhattan, it gets considerably
> colder here. We're at a much higher elevation than NYC. Last winter
> we had several mornings below zero, a couple of times at -10. Even in
> a protected environment I am quite sure a Kingsville would not survive
> a winter outdoors here. Even my Ilex crenata didn't make it and it
> was pretty well protected. I also lost a few small Chinese Elms and
> another died back to the base, and all were protected. People here
> tell me that's the coldest it gets here, but I don't want to take any
> chances. I find my Kingsvilles do quite well indoors after a month or
> more of dormancy outside. The other problem is that I don't have an
> area in the house or elsewhere that is dry and stays around 35F.
> >On another note, I would suggest that the larger leaves on the
> Kingsville are the result of a little too much water and not the
> result of fertilizing. I will post the styled tree for Bonsai Europe
> with a close up of the foliage--the result of intensive feedings
> throughout the 2004 growing season. Cordially, Michael
> Persianomembers.aol.com/iasnob
>
> That's a possibility I haven't thought about. The trees are in full
> shade and I water pretty much every day. Would it be ok to cut back
> on watering some? It isn't a serious problem--I just get a flush of
> growth like that occasionally. I cut it all off and no harm is
> done. This happens, btw, on two out of three of my trees. The third
> I've had longer and it doesn't produce these leaves.
>
> I'll be looking forward to the pictures. When is the magazine going
> to be available? I don't subscribe but I'd love to get a copy.
>
> Craig Cowing
> NY
> Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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