hi,
i just bought a 2 foot bhutan pine in a pot.
i'm a real novice with gardening and would just like to provide the
best conditions i can to allow the tree to grow healthy, and keep it
under control, both above and below ground. there seems to be very
little information on this tree on the Internet.
i have a place for it in a raised bed, which gets morning and mid-day
sun and will drain well, it can be a windy section of the garden
aswell. the garden is quite small so i will want to keep the tree
quite small, not more than 4 or 5 feet anyway. would the roots become
a problem over time? the garden is really small, 7x5 metres, with
houses on either side. when is a good time to prune it? any tips to
help it settle in to its new place are most welcome, is compost or
manure a good idea?
the climate in south-west ireland is mild and wet for two thirds of the
year. rarely goes below freezing and rarely above 25 celsius.

thanks in advance
tim.