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8-Oct-2007
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: Sep-2002
Location: will
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Juniper removal
I have found 3 older Juniper's at my folks place that can be and need to be removed. The are ground Junipers and have been neglected for quite sometime. My question is the timing of the removal...I heard towards winter when the roots start to kick in...or is spring the best. They will be moved to a growing bed in the ground for a year or so while they recover.
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8-Oct-2007
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
Join Date: Jan-2005
Location: SE Massachusetts
Country: USA
USDA Zone: 6
AHS Heat Zone: 4-5
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Where do you live, and what USDA zone?
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8-Oct-2007
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
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yes...sorry that would help. Chgo... or 5. It has been unbelieveably warm though...hitting 87 degrees yesterday and today. It sounds like some fall weather is coming shortly...but nothing extreme.
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8-Oct-2007
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
Join Date: Jan-2005
Location: SE Massachusetts
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Springtime is the best time to collect trees and pot them up, generally. However, tranplanting trees from one place to another is best done in the fall, and October is just about perfect. This assumes that you are able to dig a good rootball. When you plant them, apply a 2-4" layer of bark mulch around the tree and almost up to the trunk base. Water well, and then water deeply once a week if needed until the ground freezes. Good luck,
Dave Last edited by Dav4 : 8-Oct-2007 at 12:42 PM. |
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8-Oct-2007
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: Sep-2002
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yes...i probably won't get that much mulch under it...i lies very flat and has been that way for 25 years...and it has been stunted to boot. i will try to get you a picture so you will understand what i am dealing with. it is in a little distress...but the natural Jin is quite beautiful. I don't think you could design it man-made any better. That is why i wanted to take care of this move. I will post soon.
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8-Oct-2007
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
Join Date: Jan-2005
Location: SE Massachusetts
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I'm sorry, I wasn't clear. You only have to mulch the rootzone...where the roots are. It's to keep the rootball from drying out or thawing prematurely and heaving in the late winter. By the way, those junipers are tough plants...you'll probably be fine if you make the move in the next few weeks, but sooner is better. Look forward to the pics. Dave |
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