On 05/09/2011 08:40 PM, rbel wrote:
I am somewhat concerned about damaging the plant when removing it from
the container to prune the roots on a regular basis - would this
normally be necessary every two or three years?


Hi Robert, I wouldn't do it more than every 3 years personally. On
older trees the bark lower down, where you handle it, should be
reasonably though, but you're right to be as careful as possible. Also
it's important to not build the soil up it when you replant (if you
change the soil) but stick to the original root collar. Too shallow is
better than too deep.

cheers,

-E