Thanks all for input.

Kitsune, I believe that complete defoliation of beech is not an option
as it is one of the few deciduous species that has a single budding
period. This is why I think that drastic reduction to balance out any
root loss will be the more viable option.

As Jim said, if we don't try they will just go on the bonfire and that
seems a great pity and waste of good potential material.

Even if the percentage of success is low there will be a good 30 to 40
trunks so we may get a few to survive. I'm wondering if collecting
during summer resting would give us the best chance of success.

I'll try to get some before and after shots for the gallery and keep you
all posted.


Cheers

Kev Bailey

I will also speak from ignorance of beech growth
habits, but this is the season to defoliate and repot
other decidious trees, might this be a solution? That
is to defoliate the collected trees to match the root
mass removal?

Kitsune Miko

Who live in California and always listens to what the
tree wants instead of reading books.



---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.489 / Virus Database: 288 - Release Date: 10/06/2003

************************************************** ******************************
++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++
************************************************** ******************************
-- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ --
+++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++