Thank you Michael and Brent for your answers. I think I got the answers
I wanted. Most likely will I try to arrange the nebari without to much
root disturbance and soil removal. Its always good to know your options
before you start. I don´t want to stand all alone in spring with the
tree out of the pot and wonder what to do :-)

Cincerly
Håkan

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Till: Håkan Bengtsson;
Ämne: [IBC] Washing roots

In a message dated 10/20/2003 8:41:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

But is good to know in a worst case scenario. I´ve
read in some books and magazines that you should NEVER eliminate more
than
1/3 of the soil on a japanese white pine and was wondering
if NEVER was a
too strong word.

Hakan:

The problem with bonsai is that there are always variables. I
infrequently rake out more than 1/3 of the soil, particularly with
older, established trees. Use extreme caution when repotting in the
fall, given the potential to develop root zone damage from the cold
nights.

Cordially,

Michael Persiano

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