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20-Jan-2007
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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
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Pyracantha, frost, and birds
My Pyracantha (Firethorn) root-over-rock Bonsai suddenly has dark leaves and missing berries!
I started my training as a Bonsai trainer/collector last fall (2K6) with this tree and a Juniper. For the winter, I tried to protect the roots of the Firethorn, particularly since they are being trained over a rock. The tree was placed in a spot where there is normally very little wind. Now I find the leaves have turned a dark green. I assume this is from the freezing temperature we experienced over 4 or 5 days. In addition to protecting the roots, should I have protected the leaves? How? Regarding the birds,...well, I guess this is another lesson learned! Is this something to expect throughout the seasons? B. |
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26-Jan-2007
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Bonsai Master in Training
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hmmm...dark green. Kinda hard to determine what exactly it looks like without a picture, but regardless the tree is an evergreen so why would a darker shade of green be a problem? As long as it is green you might not want to alarm yourself. as far as winter care you did the right thing by mulching the pot to try and maintain a consistent temp for the roots. As far as the leaves go, the only thing you would want to do is protect the tree from cold winds that may dry te tree out or damage the canopy. It is always nice to have an unheated room to place these trees in, but if you don't then just try and place it in a protected area perhaps up against the side of your place.
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28-Jan-2007
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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
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Hi malik,
Thanks for your response. I'm not sure the camera can catch the colour. The shiny dark green of the leaves have become a dull dark brown-green. The few plants I have were also near the house in a sheltered spot: from the wind that is. The berries are gone, I suspect the leaves will fall, but I'll let it ride out the rest of winter before I call it finished. I realize as I acquire more Bonsai that I will need to provide better protection. We do not have an unheated room to use. I'n new to this Bonsai stuff (4 months) with lots to learn. I discovered there is a club (40-50 members) in the area with the next meeting coming up next week. I plan on checking it out. Hopefully, there I can gain insight into the local-specific aspects of Bonsai such as wintering. Again, thanks for your reply. B. |
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