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An update: the ironwood's buds are turning green and one is even opening.

The day of my first post I noticed that last years growth was shriveling so I sprayed the tree several times with Wilt-Pruf, a coating that reduces transpiration.

After a delicate examination of the roots... they looked healthy and white... I covered the surface with moss and then placed it under a mister. The tree was propped to one side to increase drainage and then misted 3 times a day for 30 minutes. All of this seems to have helped as the buds are now coming out of dormancy.

Thank you all for the encouragement to just be patient.

Cheers,
Jim

13-Apr-2005	#4
malhomme bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Austin, Texas USDA Zone: 8b AHS Heat Zone: 9 Posts: 797	An update: the ironwood's buds are turning green and one is even opening. The day of my first post I noticed that last years growth was shriveling so I sprayed the tree several times with Wilt-Pruf, a coating that reduces transpiration. After a delicate examination of the roots... they looked healthy and white... I covered the surface with moss and then placed it under a mister. The tree was propped to one side to increase drainage and then misted 3 times a day for 30 minutes. All of this seems to have helped as the buds are now coming out of dormancy. Thank you all for the encouragement to just be patient. Cheers, Jim