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2-May-2006

Bonsai Barry

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yellowing needles on red pine

This is a red pine (my first) that I bought a few weeks ago. It was dug out of the ground in March. The nursery owner wasn't sure how the tree would do in my moderate climate since this species comes from a higher elevation. As the photos indicate, there are both young and old needles that are yellowing. Is this to be expected or should I be concerned? (The tips are a bit more yellow than the photos indicate.

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3-May-2006	#2
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,747	It will be more telling to find out if new candles push over the next month or two. You want to be sure you aren't overwatering. The roots need to breathe to develop. What are you using for soil? Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!

3-May-2006

Bonsai Barry

Join Date: Dec-2004

Location: Santa Maria, CA

Country: USA

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Originally Posted by TreeBay

It will be more telling to find out if new candles push over the next month or two. You want to be sure you aren't overwatering. The roots need to breathe to develop. What are you using for soil?

Regards,

Matt

The candles are growing well. The soil is the same it was grown in... almost pure river sand. The nursery owener suggested not changing it for at least a year. In the photo their is some turface on top to reduce sand erosion when watered.

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