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Author:  Locky198 [ 13 Feb 2020, 08:03 ]
Post subject:  Crab Apple buds starting to break open

Due to this mild weather, my crab apple buds are starting to break open. When I repot I'm going to need to do some root pruning.

As the tree is at this stage now, should I repot or should I wait until early spring.

The tree is kept in a small greenhouse for protection.

Thank you all in advance :)

Author:  keithmart [ 13 Feb 2020, 08:50 ]
Post subject:  Re: Crab Apple buds starting to break open

Hi

Do it now if you can before the buds open completely. If you are removing roots don't forget to trim the top as well.

Author:  Paul B [Swindon] [ 13 Feb 2020, 09:19 ]
Post subject:  Re: Crab Apple buds starting to break open

Get it done now, keep in greenhouse to protect it but open the windows/doors during the day to ventilate. [Unless of course it gets very cold]

Author:  Locky198 [ 13 Feb 2020, 10:41 ]
Post subject:  Re: Crab Apple buds starting to break open

Brilliant thanks both, it's only a small green house about 2ft wide by 4ft long and high. I always leave the doors open throughout the day as long as not to cold.

If I prune the roots, I need to prune a touch off the top of the tree too, is that what you mean sorry.

Author:  keithmart [ 13 Feb 2020, 16:38 ]
Post subject:  Re: Crab Apple buds starting to break open

Hi

Quote:
If I prune the roots, I need to prune a touch off the top of the tree too, is that what you mean sorry.


yes off the greenery, not just the top, so the roots can cope. No more than a third off the roots at any one time, and the same off the top.

Author:  Locky198 [ 13 Feb 2020, 17:19 ]
Post subject:  Re: Crab Apple buds starting to break open

keithmart wrote:
Hi

Quote:
If I prune the roots, I need to prune a touch off the top of the tree too, is that what you mean sorry.


yes off the greenery, not just the top, so the roots can cope. No more than a third off the roots at any one time, and the same off the top.


Marvelous, thank you :Big Thumb:

Author:  bluesky [ 13 Feb 2020, 22:32 ]
Post subject:  Re: Crab Apple buds starting to break open

Hi, you could take a couple of photos of the roots before and after. It may give you a sense of satisfaction at the time, but later I like my roots pics because the tree is, for the other 364 days of the year, planted with its feet covered up!
Also from one year to the next you forget what the root situation is, like maybe some primary root you decided to leave for this year to tidy up next. Maybe its just me...

Author:  darreng [ 13 Feb 2020, 23:53 ]
Post subject:  Re: Crab Apple buds starting to break open

Great idea Dave

Author:  Locky198 [ 14 Feb 2020, 07:55 ]
Post subject:  Re: Crab Apple buds starting to break open

bluesky wrote:
Hi, you could take a couple of photos of the roots before and after. It may give you a sense of satisfaction at the time, but later I like my roots pics because the tree is, for the other 364 days of the year, planted with its feet covered up!
Also from one year to the next you forget what the root situation is, like maybe some primary root you decided to leave for this year to tidy up next. Maybe its just me...


You must have read my mind, I actually did this. Was very much in need of repotting

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