ilovetrees
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Hey guys, I planted several Ponderosa Pines seedlings a few years ago and bugs (moths I believe) caused them to lose their leaders and their tops have become like a bush. Should I just replant them or will another one of their buds become the leader? My feeling is that I should just replant because I don’t want to raise deformed trees but I hate to put them that much behind. This Spring they will be 4 years old.
It’s odd to note that the containerized ponderosa pine seedlings have almost not changed in size at all, while the bare root ones without a taproot have grown 2-3x bigger. But, I like the idea of them having a taproot to survive better against the wind and drought.
Thanks,
Jim
It’s odd to note that the containerized ponderosa pine seedlings have almost not changed in size at all, while the bare root ones without a taproot have grown 2-3x bigger. But, I like the idea of them having a taproot to survive better against the wind and drought.
Thanks,
Jim