imyerhukleberry

Yes, but as far as root systems go, what kind of roll will the pot play in this?

Root systems and tree branches in nature mirror each other, or try to.

When the roots on a bonsai tree are pruned back, then the new leaves reduce in response. If a root pruned tree is planted back in the ground then the roots would be allowed to grow out once again, and in time the new leaves would return to their natural size.

Is there any difference between using a bowl style pot as opposed to a flatter dish?

I would think that the roots then would conform to the shape of the pot. This does affect the tree. Does it affect it significantly?

Here is one thought...a larger surface area of soil will collect more water (from fog/dew/rain), and a pot with a smaller surface area of soil will colect less...a deeper pot with less suface area will not dry out as fast either. Roots in a deep pot will grow down and probably need to be watered less...and shallow pots will.......wow basically do the same thing just differently.........


anyway....that's kind of what I was getting at...