Only that pines are difficult to air layer. I would never try to
layer one in a forest over which I had no control and which I
could not visit regularly to ensure that the layer stayed damp
but not wet -- especially for the length of time it will take for
roots to appear on a layered pine -- sometimes a matter of more
than a year.

I MIGHT try to layer a pine that _I_ was growing in MY yard (or
in another pot). But even so, the chances of success (at least
for me, who has little feeling for pines) are so slim I probably
wouldn't try it.

However, you have nothing to lose but a little time and work. I
suggest you get a horticultural reference BOOK that explains the
process of layering in some detail. www.evergreengardenworks.com
has an on-line article, I believe, but I suspect it doesn't refer
to pines.

I _certainly_ would practice on several easier species of plant
before I tried a pine -- elms are an excellent practice Genus, as
are Rhododendron.

Good luck.

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Our life is
frittered away by detail . . . . Simplify! Simplify. -- Henry
David Thoreau - Walden


Can you please be more specific. What should I do
to make it work? The tree is in a forrest, and has one
great branch. The branch is about 6-7 cm in
diameter.

Thanks,

Zvonimir from Croatia

"Jim Lewis" wrote in message
news:001c01c2f786$b3f5bd60$d7102cc7@pavilion...
In a message dated 3/31/03 4:09:58 AM,
writes:

Is it possible to air layer a pine tree. It han one
beautyfull
branch.

Zvonimir from Croatia

Yes.

Billy on the Florida Space Coast


But it will NOT be easy.

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Our life
is
frittered away by detail . . . . Simplify! Simplify. -- Henry
David Thoreau - Walden



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