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
- 2023-03-18
- Training started
- 2023-03-18
- Origin
- 2019-04-15
- 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
Mid Summer- Watering
- Monitor daily; ensure no drought stress.
- Fertilization
- Taper nitrogen; hold feed during hottest weeks.
- Pruning
- Pinch back soft spring growth; wait until fall for structure.
- Pests Disease
- Check for powdery mildew in humid weather.
- Summer Protection
- Ensure root ball doesn’t overheat—shade or pot insulation.
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.