This one always starts growing as soon as temps get over 45 for a few days. It requires that I repot far sooner than I am mentally prepared for. So last weekend, I broke the seal on the 2026 repotting season. Which also means temps will for sure drop into the 20s within a few… Continue reading Chinese Quince Repot

This one is pretty well developed, but needs some tidying up every year to keep it in balance. here is a shot from before work started. Branches getting relatively too thick for their position on the tree, congested branches, and raising branches all need to be addressed. Look below and see which ones jump out… Continue reading Chishio Japanese Maple maintenance

The last post showed some branch work. Now, a few weeks later it is time to continue the work on this Japanese maple, by repotting, evening out the trunk tones with some lime sulfur, and beginning the bud-removal work associated with developing short internodes and controlled growth. Here is a quick rundown on the annual… Continue reading Continuing spring work on the Japanese Maple

Had a warm afternoon recently and decided to do a little pruning. First up, Prunus mume which has yet to bloom. Next up, the ginkgo. Trident Maple, root over rock. Satsuki azalea Finally, Hawthorn, which required a little more effort, since I lost a branch in the upper right. What’s next? It’s late April, so… Continue reading Spring Haircuts