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[IBC] Mission imp...Birch
Mission imp... Birch - 2005/05/24 12:50
Yesterday I stumbled over a Birch (white bark) growing out between a pavement and wall with a nice thick 3 inch trunk. At the same time I saw the gardners clearing the area and asked whether they are going to get rid of the Brich and they said that it will be gone by tomorrow evening! I searched for the person in charge and got the go-ahead to try and salvage the Birch tonight after work.... Q1: Is it too late in the growing season for it to survive this? Q2: Any tips what to do directly after salvaging? Bonsai soil okay? Jo Trojer - RCI President/Coach Innsbruck - Austria www.rugby-innsbruck.at ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Jo Trojer wrote:
Mission imp... Birch - 2005/05/24 12:50 Yesterday I stumbled over a Birch (white bark) growing out between a pavement and wall with a nice thick 3 inch trunk. At the same time I saw the gardners clearing the area and asked whether they are going to get rid of the Brich and they said that it will be gone by tomorrow evening! I searched for the person in charge and got the go-ahead to try and salvage the Birch tonight after work.... Q1: Is it too late in the growing season for it to survive this? Probably. On the other hand it's not going to survive the gardeners' attack, either, so if you don't mind the work there's always a chance. Q2: Any tips what to do directly after salvaging? Bonsai soil okay? Shade, Moist but not soggy, well-draining soil with organic matter (pine bark, etc.). Out of all wind. Acid fertilizer -- immediately if you get a lot of root, in a couple of weeks if you don't. One thing. While birch are frequently bonsaied, they come with a set of problems. Virtually every insect known loves their leaves. They have their own borer -- the bronze birch borer. Various leaf spot diseases also are common. They are relatively short lived. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Nature encourages no looseness, pardons no errors. Ralph Waldo Emerson ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Von: Jim Lewis Q2: Any tips what to do directly after salvaging? Bonsai soil okay? Shade, Moist but not soggy, well-draining soil with organic matter (pine bark, etc.). Out of all wind. Acid fertilizer -- immediately if you get a lot of root, in a couple of weeks if you don't. One thing. While birch are frequently bonsaied, they come with a set of problems. Virtually every insect known loves their leaves. They have their own borer -- the bronze birch borer. Various leaf spot diseases also are common. They are relatively short lived. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Nature encourages no looseness, pardons no errors. Ralph Waldo Emerson Jo: Sounds like a challenge! Will post pics to the IBC forum when I am done! I hope I can get enough roots for it to survive but it looks dodgy... Very fine crack it is growing out of and I might have to chop a lot! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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