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10-Jul-2003
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Moss Growth
Hello
I am looking for some advice. I have a European Larch which I have just root pruned and re-potted, yes I know its the wrong time of year but unfortunatly it has come off worst in a cat fight that went on in my garden. Before re-potting the tree always had a mass of thick moss (horrible stuff 3/4 of an inch thick)over the soil that caused lots of problems watering. Any way when I repotted it I pulled all the moss off and replaced most of the soil other than that around the base of the trunk (about 4/5 inches worth). I now find that the moss is already starting to grow back in just two weeks. Is there anyway I kill this moss off for good with out harming the tree its self. I know it is a bit poorly at the moment but would like to prevent the moss comeing back and cover the soil with gravel instead. I also appear to have a fair growth of another moss type fungus on the trunk and branches. Some of it is a mustard yellow in colour and some of it is a silvery/greeny/blue colour. It does not appear to harm the plant although I seen no growth this year at all. Is this other moss type stuff anthing to worry about, It does make the tree look messy in my opinon but there again helps to give it the aged look. Could I kill this moss off to if I wanted? Please bear in mind that I am pretty inexperienced and really dont want to kill the tree, I have grown this from seedling for the last 20 years and whilst it is far from a classic style or superb quality it is my own work and I am proud of it (we have been through a lot shall we say). Sorry for the long post but look forward to some detailed help. Many thanks Adrian |
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That's probably how your moss redeveloped itself! Next time you repot, use a chopstick or the blade end of a pair of tweezers to remove the upper 1/2" right up to the root crown. Make sure your topdressing drains well. I wouldn't worry about the growth of true lichens on the trunk unless it gets so dense you can't appreciate the tree. Regards, Matt
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Re: Re: Moss Growth
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The root mass and soil is very very compact around that area and didnt really want to risk damage to the exposed roots on the surface. Its always the same... the side of the tree that has the exposed roots is the side that is starting to get all the moss grow again. To remove the soil here I think would damage these roots...but then I am far from experienced Cheers Adrian |
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Old soil requires replenishment for the health of the tree, especially at the crown. If it has been 20 years without replacement it is undoubtedly very compacted and dense. You can work slowly do the work piecemeal over a number of repottings, but that moss problem is a symptom with a definite cause. Good luck! Matt
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If I can figure out how or someone tells me then I will try and post some pictures tomorrow. Keep an eye out as I would like your help and opinons. I am still waiting for the tree to develope its first cone (I presume the european larch does the same as the Japanese variety) but it is not going to be this year now
 . The Pictures will also help me to point out some other concerns.Cheers Adrian |
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11-Jul-2003
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Ok Picture's arnt very good ( I am just as bad with a camera
 )This is the STD view of the tree...not the best, but unless it was put in a round pot I cant get the best look. |
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11-Jul-2003
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From above and at the angle the tree should be viewed at I think.
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The good roots...but an unusual crack in the bark which does not leak sap but you can see it at the base of the crack...strange!
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11-Jul-2003
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The lack of roots on the other side
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The Ugly...wiring scares...oops
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