Lifting a Pine from a brick wall?

zen

Hey guys I was just wondering when would be the optimal time to lift a pine tree from the top of a brick wall ? The tree is growing from the top of a single wall left over from an old building near a friend's house, we are almost certian that when we call the owner and ask permission he will give an emphatic "I don't care what you do, just don't get hurt!" So the only question is now WHEN. The needles are turning a yellowish green, i'm sure as an effect of the roots being colder than it's ground-bound neighboring trees, whose needles are still dark green. Should this be looked at as the tree is in need of being removed from the cold brick wall ASAP or, as the tree is not at full health and as such should not be touched untill it gets warmer and the tree turns back green green again,..IF it makes through the winter? The trunk is rather nice and I really would love to have a pine,even if the needles are kinda long and it will have to be a larger size bonsai to ever be in proportion,...I still really like the trunk and want this tree. Please advise as to timing and condition as they pertain to lifting from a brick wall. Thanks ya'll. Jeremy M.C.

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midwestbonsai

How about a picture?
-Paul

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zenwarrior

Yeah, Im kinda havin trouble picturing a tree on top of a brick wall also.

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I think you should consult the "Pine removal from wall" manual.

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Steve73

Is it growing on the wall or down into the wall somehow?

RedPine

Zen,

This is just about the start for collecting season for the south,also alot of pines do get a winter color so the tree may not be sick at all..Get a pic going and make sure the pine is even worth going to the trouble to collect.

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TreeBay

I agree - this begs a picture! Is it a mortared or unmortared wall?

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Matt

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FlyBri

Gday Zen!

Even better, I suggest you take a video camera when you go collecting the pine. Even if you do not get the tree out intact, you could be a contender to win some money on Funniest Home Videos! Be careful up there!

Fly.

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jase

hey y'all wanna take bets on if he busts his arse or not...i am offering two to one odds....