First repotting of Beech airlayer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- In autumn 2021 while hiking in the mountains I noticed a small Beech tree which had been broken off at the top and a new leader branch had formed perfectly upright. A natural trunk chop.
I returned to the tree in Spring of 2022 to attempt an airlayer. Because it was difficult to get to I did not check on it again until late summer where I was happy to see a decent root ball had formed and the tree looked healthy. I separated it and potted it as soon as I got it home.
I let the tree grow mostly untouched for the entire growing season in 2023. Feeding it well it put on a lot of growth and was very healthy.
This Spring (2024) I decided to repot and put it into a bonsai pot because I would like to slow down the growth with the hopes of getting smaller leaves and to begin building ramification.
The Nebari on this tree is fantastic! I spent the majority of my childhood in the top of a massive Beech tree in our yard. It was my safe space.
I’m really surprised by the layout of the roots as well. This was my first look at them.
Interesting you mention having a tree as a refuge when you were younger. I’ve had a few people express to me their connection to a tree in their yard when they were children. Interesting 🤔
@@MujoNatureArt "My" tree was the only place that allowed me protection from family members with bad intent. No one else had the ability to climb like I did. Even as a little girl, I was sheltered by her branches. My love of big trees has never waned. My daughter & I are headed to the Redwoods this Friday. These were trees that brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw them. I cannot wait!
@SpecialSP Wow… that’s quite the story. I’m happy you had a place to feel safe… sad when children have to have something like that.
I’ve never seen those big trees in the west US but we have a few rogue giant sequoias that are planted around here and they are absolutely magnificent! Hope you enjoy you weekend with your daughter and the trees. 🙂
@@MujoNatureArt I know I'll have a great time this weekend. I haven't been anywhere in soooo long! It'll be a mental health get away!
I think that spending so much time "up a tree," gave me my love for nature. I'd talk to the wind, the birds and of course, to the tree herself. I estimated that the diameter was about 4.5 feet. She was a very big girl!