Root Bound. Root-Bound. Rootbound. No matter how you spell it, repotting a root-bound nursery tree is labor-intensive, difficult, and time-consuming.
00:01:06 Eric demonstrates with a Juniper, though the same techniques generally apply regardless of species.
00:01:34 Eric tries a few techniques, including cutting down the side of the container. Finally, he goes with a POWER TOOL!
00:03:17 Using the power tool is ok because Eric has identified the junction of the trunk and roots.
00:04:07 Finally free of its container, the Juniper has a lot of circling roots around the outside that need to be removed to create a little space.
00:05:00 Metal root hook vs chopstick.
00:06:03 Ideal timing for this operation is during your local repotting window.
00:07:23 Another round with the POWER TOOL!
00:07:52 Eric can tell the soil is too dense because the underside of the rootball is completely dry.
00:09:07 Why Eric chooses the size container to repot.
00:10:26 Why Eric did not bare root the tree.
00:10:52 Eric repots with a mix of perlite, cocoa coir, and bark.
00:11:29 Winter color on an Itoigawa; aftercare.
What experiences have you had with root-bound nursery trees? Have you ever had to go the POWER TOOL route? Share your experiences with us in the comments below. This video comes from a viewer request. Thank you for watching! Please share this video with your bonsai friends, and give it a like.
4 фев 2024
