How to care root cutting
- Marcei
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Hello all,
I recently dig and took a root cutting from an Acer. It had couple leaves on it but most of the branches seemed dead to me. It was connected to the main thick root system which I cut while taking and also had its own roots but they are quite few. I placed it in shade with potting soil and Im keeping the tree moist. Is there a chance that it may survive? How can I keep it and if I can how long should I let it grow before training.
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I recently dig and took a root cutting from an Acer. It had couple leaves on it but most of the branches seemed dead to me. It was connected to the main thick root system which I cut while taking and also had its own roots but they are quite few. I placed it in shade with potting soil and Im keeping the tree moist. Is there a chance that it may survive? How can I keep it and if I can how long should I let it grow before training.
Thanks
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Marcei wrote: Is there a chance that it may survive?
Seems unlikely this will live, but there's always a chance.
how long should I let it grow before training.
A couple of years. 10 years if you want something OK-ish, longer if you want something decent.
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Marcei wrote: I recently dig and took a root cutting from an Acer.
This acer looks like an oak to me.
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