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27-Apr-2008
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Mugo landscape collecting - timing?
I've got a landscape mugo in the yard that needs to be removed. Of course, it's heading for a pond basket and eventual bonsai. But my question is, when to collect? Reading Vance's posts would suggest that June may be the best time, since that's when he does major root work. However, he's working with nursery pot mugos. Is it the same for collecting? Anyone able to confirm that?
Thanks Brian
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30-Apr-2008
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Brian I believe the june july is correct, with mugho's you want to repot when root growth is most active - summer time according to everything I remember about Vances posts, I started pulling them together( for a good read thru) the other day so I can set a plan for one I just got.
Hans has an article on them as well, if you want pm me with your addy and I will send you a word file with the article.
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30-Apr-2008
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Rather than a specific month for Mugo work (or any other tree) go by how its growth has developed. This is a big problem when reading most books, the author gives the calendar month to do work where he/she lives, whereas it would be much better to indicate the tree growth (ie. before bud break or when needles start expanding from the candles, etc).
Vance's suggestion for Mugo work is after the new years needles have hardened off. In your state this could be weeks different depending on the altitude at which you live. For me its early July. I believe this would be a good time to dig a Mugo. Good luck and please post some pictures. walt |
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30-Apr-2008
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Thanks Walter. You are, of course, right about assessing the plant, not the calender, for timing of work. The only thing that concerns me is whether working on a nursery pot rootball requires the same timing as digging a landscape plant. Have you collected any mugo? If so, did you do that in summer as well?
BB9
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30-Apr-2008
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I have bought and planted Mugos in mid-summer but the roots were not disturbed in that process.
No I've never dug one (which is why I said "I believe this would be a good time to dig"). But most re-potting and root work on Bonsai is done at the same time as is recommended for transplanting. So based on that I would do the mid-summer dig. Just try to keep as many roots as possible, then keep out of full sun for a few weeks, water as needed and it should be fine. |
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