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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 802
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Originally Posted by jloeschner
Since your tree hasn't broken bud yet, and therefore has no greenery, what could "proofing" it against wilting do for it?
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First of all, thank you. My thought for using it is to prevent transpiration along the twiggy growth where the buds are. A similar product goes by the name of Cloud Cover.
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Originally Posted by jloeschner
Do you have any other hornbeams to compare it to?
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All of my other Hornbeams have broken dormancy, by 3-4 weeks now. I'm sure that it has to do with the repotting, though I did my best. I've heard that the species really resents repotting. I very much hate the waiting game, especially with a nice tree. At this point I simply want to give it the best odds it can have at pulling through. This is why I'm considering a transpiration reducer like Wilt-Pruf.
I agree with you about not pouring on chemicals. There's a chemical to combat every ailment (or other chemical!).
It would also be helpful to hear from members that have familiarity with this species.
Thanks,
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