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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3864
I would like to know if I can pick out the roots on a Giant Sequoia
bonsai. I can't seem to find any info on Giant Sequoia care
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3865
what do you mean by pick out the roots?
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3866
Rake them out to be trimmed the tree was a gift and is very root
bound. I need specific info on repotting this tree as far as that goes
any info about it's care would be a big help.
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3867
depending on where you live it may not be the right time to do any root work. normally it's done in the spring.
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3868
I live in central Missouri and spring is coming I'm trying to learn as much as can
before it's time. I was told the only way to root prune Giant Sequoia is to use a
sharp knife and cut 1 inch off of side of rootball and cut another side next time.
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3869


that should get you started.
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3870
Thanks for the link that is where I read to cut one side of the root ball off.
But if I can't bare root the tree how can I find the surface roots that I want
to keep?
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3871
well based on what I have found on the internet you should never bare root them.You don't need to do that to see the surface roots anyway.
Root pruning should be avoided. If you need to, take 20% or less.
so, unless it's absolutely necessary I wouldn't root prune it. It's your call.
Good luck.
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3872
Thanks for your help I guess I will just wash a little soil off of the top
to see the roots and then decide which ones to keep. The tree is only
20 inches tall so I might plant in ground for a year or two and then decide.
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3874
Hi, welcome to our forum! :)

Also the 'Repotting' section under 'Care' might help you.



Good luck and keep us up-to-date about the progressions!
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