Eric revisits a large field-grown Japanese Black pine with fantastic-looking spring growth.
00:00:59 Approach with bigger trees, to push more budding.
00:02:07 Two ways to drive budding out: node point or in-between pairs of needles.
00:03:01 Decandling behind the node is very beneficial for smaller trees.
00:03:45 Decandle strong buds behind; interior and smaller buds at the node to give them a "head start".
00:05:23 Close-up of a node after cut.
00:06:17 Tip for shohin JBP: find stock with good short needles on the candles.
00:06:31 Close-up of crown.
00:07:01 Tightening up top of tree, creating more ramification.
00:08:08 306 degree view after work is complete.
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6 сен 2024