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"I removed the last of the old soil in the following spring (2002), which, as best I can tell, was the beginning of it's decline."

Now it actually sounds like you have more experience than I so take it or leave it but I would like your/others oppinion. Could it be that you did not wait the normal 2-3 years to allow the tree to recover from collection? You state that you collected in '01 and re-potted again in '02. From my understanding this is bad and could be the cause. Thoughts?

Newt

18-Feb-2005	#10
Newt bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Sep-2004 Location: Augusta Country: USA USDA Zone: 5 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 565	"I removed the last of the old soil in the following spring (2002), which, as best I can tell, was the beginning of it's decline." Now it actually sounds like you have more experience than I so take it or leave it but I would like your/others oppinion. Could it be that you did not wait the normal 2-3 years to allow the tree to recover from collection? You state that you collected in '01 and re-potted again in '02. From my understanding this is bad and could be the cause. Thoughts? Newt __________________ Opportunity must not be lost while the gods smile. -Li Jing