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From: "randi sharp"
Subject: [IBC] Fertlizing a Black Pine


I purchased a black pine last fall that at that time was in definite need
of repotting. This past weekend I repotted the tree into a larger pot and
during removal from the old pot, I had to dig into the roots to find the
screens from the old pot. The tree's general needle color is good but the
budding is sparse. I am trying to develop a feeding regiment to bring this
tree back to health. I'm in the documenting stage as to what I need to feed
when....got my calendar out...and I'm looking for a recommended feeding
schedule that will coax the tree into 'heavy' budding next spring. My other
black pines' buds are already pushing so I'm incline to think that if this
guy was going to bud I'd see the results by now.

Any recommendations?


Hi Randall,
From Moe?
If your roots have completely engrossed the old screen I'd say it's growing
good in whatever soil it was planted. ( Tom Brantleys ?)
I would recommend Steve Pilacik's book on care, growing, etc of J. Black
Pines which you can get from him through his web pgs at "Matsu Momiji" , his
nursery. It's under $15 I believe and a fair primer for them.
I guess Mike Persianno will be having one with sections on them soon too. Eh
Mike?
Dale Cochoy.

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