Newly Transplanted Zelkova
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This tree was been buried (in pot) in the ground for about 10+ years (see attached pic). This spring I decided to transplant it in to bonsai pot for display. After transplant, the tree has lived in a greenhouse since (see attached pic). As hopefully you can see this tree is very sick. In order to fit the tree in it's pot I trimmed some large roots off while trying to leave as many smaller roots as possible. Please help with any diagnosis and direction as possible, I really would be disappointed If I loose this tree.
Thank you, William
Thank you, William
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William;WigTree#1 wrote: As hopefully you can see this tree is very sick.
Welcome to the forum.
Your first picture is a blurry disaster, unable to see anything.
The second one shows great foliage, but nothing about the trunk or ramification.
The third shows a dying tree, with some hard cuts on main branches and no cutting sealant.
I guess the root pruning was more than the tree was able to take?
The plant is in shock right now. Water it and pray.
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The blurry pic was just a picture taking mistake, please disregard it. The two cuts you see was done to try help more roots grow. I guess I need to know is there anything that can be done to enhance the root system (fertilizer, supertrive, etc.)? As we all know the root system is the foundation of the tree. Thanks, W.
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Right now, just water and care; let your tree be healthy again and then worry about the details. never do work (or fertilize) trees in bad state.
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