Rastislav Kralovic wrote:
Greetings all,

I am trying to develop my first bonsai (pl.) In Spring 2004, and Fall 2004,
I have collected a number of relatively small (cca 6cm, 2.3in diameter) plants
of native species (maples, elms, hawthorns, hornbeams) to start practicing.
They have been growing in the ground since then without much work done on
them. The next Spring, I would like to perform trunk chops. On the other
hand, I will be moving the plants to another location (also in the ground),
and so I would like to check the roots (maybe trim the straight downward ones)
and plant the trees over a tile (or, possibly, in a basket?).
Do you think it is safe to perform both actions? Or should I just move the
plants and wait another season for the chopping?

Cheers,
Rastislav


I'd consider transplanting them in early spring, then
chopping them in LATE spring or early summer. That should
allow a few weeks for them to "take" in their new ground.

Depending on the length of your growing season, you may need
to give them some winter protection over the next winter.

Jim Lewis - - This economy is a wholly
owned subsidiary of the environment. - Gaylord Nelson

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