I bought this tree last year,I have already took off all candles over 1in. but I need to know if there is other pruning that needs to be done.There used to be a good article about pruning them had lots of pictures but I can't find it on the web anymore.Here's some pics of my tree,any help would be greatly appreciated.
Aaron
I have pics but can't post them??
https://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd326/rondo769/JBP001.jpg
https://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd326/rondo769/JBP002.jpg
https://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd326/rondo769/JBP003.jpg
https://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd326/rondo769/JBP004.jpg
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Aaron,
I have no JBP's and my P sylvestris are still very small so I am not speaking from direct experience. I don't really understand, when you say that you have removed candles, surely you mean you have pruned last years growth, correct?
De-candling is done later in the year and it is done in stages. Although it may seem counter intuitive, weaker candles are removed first thus allowing them a longer recovery period as the season progresses. Stronger candles are removed later which limits them and allows the weaker ones to catch up.
Brent has some articles on his article page but there are no pictures.
https://www.evergreengardenworks.com/pines.htm
https://www.evergreengardenworks.com/pines2.htm
I know that there is some information on his blog as well but it is more difficult to locate and you will have to search the archives.
https://bonsainurseryman.typepad.com/bonsainurseryman/pines.html
Also, if I might make a suggestion, the 'Pines' book in the bonsai masterclass series from Bonsai Today Magazine will really help you out.
https://www.stonelantern.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=B1PINE
Bonsai Today is now defunct and I don't know the status of Stone Lantern. I see that the books are discounted. I don't know what, if anything, that portends but if you want the book it might be best to act soon.
Nice tree by the way.
Norm
I have no JBP's and my P sylvestris are still very small so I am not speaking from direct experience. I don't really understand, when you say that you have removed candles, surely you mean you have pruned last years growth, correct?
De-candling is done later in the year and it is done in stages. Although it may seem counter intuitive, weaker candles are removed first thus allowing them a longer recovery period as the season progresses. Stronger candles are removed later which limits them and allows the weaker ones to catch up.
Brent has some articles on his article page but there are no pictures.
https://www.evergreengardenworks.com/pines.htm
https://www.evergreengardenworks.com/pines2.htm
I know that there is some information on his blog as well but it is more difficult to locate and you will have to search the archives.
https://bonsainurseryman.typepad.com/bonsainurseryman/pines.html
Also, if I might make a suggestion, the 'Pines' book in the bonsai masterclass series from Bonsai Today Magazine will really help you out.
https://www.stonelantern.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=B1PINE
Bonsai Today is now defunct and I don't know the status of Stone Lantern. I see that the books are discounted. I don't know what, if anything, that portends but if you want the book it might be best to act soon.
Nice tree by the way.
Norm
Just about everything I have read says candles over 1in are removed in early spring,I have done that and littler candles started to grow below where I cut.
Norm,you remember those beech trees I transplanted while in MI on vacation last year?I took 10,I wintered them in a greenhouse,all 10 have swelling buds,I think they're going to make it!
Norm,you remember those beech trees I transplanted while in MI on vacation last year?I took 10,I wintered them in a greenhouse,all 10 have swelling buds,I think they're going to make it!
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Aaron,
Norm
How have you overwintered this tree? Pines around here have not begun to open their buds yet. I'm surprised that you already have new growth this early.Just about everything I have read says candles over 1in are removed in early spring,I have done that and littler candles started to grow below where I cut.
Norm
