Mark:

I did something even more drastic (with a chainsaw!) in New Jersey , but
along the same lines, last August, at the urging of Jim Smith, who
originally grew the tree.

It is documented on Jerry Meislick's site at:

http://www.bonsaihunk.us/ficusforum/...echnique8.html

I'd wait until the heat of Summer is upon us. And keep the tree damp and in
the shade for a couple of weeks after

BTW, the tree never even dropped a leaf.

Good luck.

Talk it over with Jim Doyle.

Bart
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Hill"
To:
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 9:20 AM
Subject: [IBC] Ficus Root Chop ?


Greetings All;

I have a Ficus Retusa that could stand re-potting.
Since the last potting two years ago it has grown quite nicely; however,
it
has developed a large secondary root growing directly underneath a surface
root.
This secondary root is now pushing the primary root out of the soil.
I've been considering removing one of the two roots.
Not sure which one.

Can anyone recommend the best method of removing a large root and sealing
it
against bad things?
And .... should I attempt this project this time of year ?
The tree seems healthy.

Thanks
Mark Hill - Harrisburg, PA - Zone 6





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