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22-08-2005, 09:45 PM
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Stressed Juniper - deadwood/rot treatment planning
In the continuing saga of my [somewhat less] stressed juniper I'm sorting
out when and how to treat the deadwood on the tree. The tree is still located in a morning sun area til I see signs that it's starting to thrive. The tree got an overnight soaking and treatment for pests (mostly ants) a couple weeks ago. I also did a light cleanup of dead foliage so I could better track it's progress. There are continued signs of new growth. I started inspecting the deadwood on the trunk near base and found some rotted areas. I poked around with my [rounded] tweezers and quite a bit of rotted wood came off. There is one large and one small area visible in the pics. There is an unknown amount of soft wood on the back side but it's hard to see given current placement and support board. So, how urgent is the treatment of the deadwood? Any references to removal of deadwood? Oh, I just started using the macro mode on this camera... quite an improvement in level of detail  HI-res pics... before shot... http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...loseup-big.jpg after shots... http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...verview-hi.jpg http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...loseup1-hi.jpg http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...loseup2-hi.jpg foliage shots for context... http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...oilage1-hi.jpg http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...oilage2-hi.jpg http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...oilage3-hi.jpg LO-res [for the bandwidth impaired ]before shot... http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...seup-small.jpg after shots... http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...verview-lo.JPG http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...loseup1-lo.JPG http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...loseup2-lo.JPG foliage shots for context... http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...oilage1-lo.JPG http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...oilage2-lo.JPG http://www.dhom.net/images/bonsai/ju...oilage3-lo.JPG -- Best, John Nashville area Zone 6, Sunset 33 |
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22-08-2005, 09:55 PM
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"John Dhom" wrote in message ... So, how urgent is the treatment of the deadwood? Any references to removal of deadwood? I meant removal of the rot... followed by treatment. Especially the rot areas at the base of the trunk. -- Best, John Nashville area Zone 6, Sunset 33 |
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22-08-2005, 11:28 PM
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Looks like a LOT of rot under there. If it were mine, I'd be merciless in
cleaning it out with a die grinder. Even if you end up with one inch width of healthy trunk, you'd be better off than allowing the rot to sit there and spread to whatever healthy wood is left. Then use Minwax wood hardener to close up what's left. Good luck and keep us informed of your progress. Marty Haber ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Dhom" To: Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 4:45 PM Subject: [IBC] Stressed Juniper - deadwood/rot treatment planning ..EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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23-08-2005, 12:34 AM
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How would you contrast the urgency of re-vitalizing the roots/tree with the
need to clean up the rot? -- Best, John Nashville area Zone 6, Sunset 33 |
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23-08-2005, 02:33 AM
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#1. clean up the rot
#2. leave the roots alone until the beginning of the next growing sesason. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Dhom" To: Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 7:34 PM Subject: [IBC] Stressed Juniper - deadwood/rot treatment planning How would you contrast the urgency of re-vitalizing the roots/tree with the need to clean up the rot? -- Best, John Nashville area Zone 6, Sunset 33 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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23-08-2005, 01:57 PM
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John:
We are talking about restoration for your Juniper. There is little in print on the subject, and many practitioner take the wrong trail when it comes to executing a repair that will last for the life of the tree while not detracting from the aesthetics. All of the rot must be removed from the base of the trunk, and a water repellent substance must be applied to separate the wood from the soil. I really need to see your tree before I can tell you to use Marine Epoxy (sealant and cosmetic when mixed with white colloidal silica), Cuprinol (as a sealant), etc. As for the root rot, you will need to cut all of the roots back to their white cores. At that point, and this is debatable, I would soak the tree (bare rooted) in a fungicidal solution for 15 minutes. Subsequently, repot the tree in fresh soil and be certain that you scrubbed the pot. Place the Juniper in indirect sunlight for one week and then move it into a growing position. I would apply Root 2 liquid to stimulate root growth and mix it with a 20-20-20 fertilizer. The tree should not be allowed to freeze this winter. If you send me a picture, I can advise you on the restoration work. Cordially, Michael Persiano members.aol.com/iasnob -----Original Message----- From: John Dhom To: Sent: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 15:55:30 -0500 Subject: [IBC] Stressed Juniper - deadwood/rot treatment planning "John Dhom" wrote in message ... So, how urgent is the treatment of the deadwood? Any references to removal of deadwood? I meant removal of the rot... followed by treatment. Especially the rot areas at the base of the trunk. -- Best, John Nashville area Zone 6, Sunset 33 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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