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Transplanting trees?
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Posted: Aug/18/2008 6:35 PM PST
My friend is going to gather some redwood seedlings for me from a friends yard and send them to me in the mail. What is the best way to send the seedlings in the mail? What is the best way to keep them alive after they have been taken from the ground? She said each time she would tak them from the ground without disturbing roots, they would die. Any help? They will be small trees. Is there a way to send them in the mail safely? |
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Posted: Aug/19/2008 3:18 PM PST
I don't know about redwoods but I have done maples, willows, locust and mimosas. I have learned that the best candidates are 6 to 12 inches tall (and remember the tap root can be as long as the tree is tall). With minimal root disturbance, wrap the root ball in several damp paper towel and place in a plastic bag. Seal the bag up gently around the main stem. Place the tree in a box with lots of cushioning. Mail priority and mark the box LIVE PLANT MATERIAL for safest handling. As soon as you get the box, open it and remove the root ball from all its packaging. Place it in a large pot with a good quality potting mix. Water and leave in a shady spot for several days to allow it to recover. Remove any leaves or stems that appear damaged in any way. If it is trying to mend itself it won't put any energy into establishing itself. Slowly move in into a sunnier area keep well moistened until it shows signs of new growth. PS please realize that on the average my success rate has been about 50 percent so don't expect every plant to survive and thrive with the best being among the hardwoods. |
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Posted: Aug/19/2008 3:19 PM PST
PS if it is successful, you owe me one to Bonsai.  LOL
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Posted: Aug/22/2008 3:57 PM PST
Now that would be sweet could you imagine a bonsai Red Wood tree. You could even hand it down to kids like an heirloom. |
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Posted: Aug/22/2008 7:21 PM PST
There are living Bonsai trees in existence that are verified to be 400 years old. I guess the future begins today.
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Posted: Dec/01/2008 9:25 AM PST
Hi all, The 3 tree's that i have in pots still have green leaves on them. It's gotten below freezing a couple of night but the days have been between 35 and 65. Is it too late to think about transplanting two peach tree's and one fig? Any thoughts about bringing the fig into the house? It's dropped all of it's leaves already. If transplanting is still advised are there any pointers that might help them survive such a late transplant? Thanks |
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