Story
This was growing quite a bit after the trunk chop, but it got a bad case of sunburn and never recovered.
Tree facts
- Acquired
- 2023-03-17
- Training started
- 2018-03-01
- Origin
- 2015-03-01
- Last touched
- 2023-08-01
- Container
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- Style
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- Size
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- Exhibition-ready
- No
Gift from Jason Balfor at PSBA Eastside study group
Current care
Early Summer- Watering
- Deep water regularly—pots warm up quickly in heat.
- Fertilization
- Continue balanced feed every 2 weeks.
- Pruning
- If leaf size becomes excessive, consider partial defoliation.
- Wiring
- Minor wiring for refinement before tissue hardens.
- Defoliation
- Partial defoliation after first flush can reduce leaf size.
- Pests Disease
- Watch for mites; treat with horticultural oil if needed.
- Summer Protection
- Provide afternoon shade during heatwaves.
Recent activity
2About this tree
This was growing quite a bit after the trunk chop, but it got a bad case of sunburn and never recovered.