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Repotting your tree

Most upright deciduous trees look at their best
in a shallow pot that creates an impression of
growth in fertile lowland conditions. Repotting
gives you the opportunity to choose a more
attractive pot, correct the viewing angle, refresh
the soil mix, and rejuvenate the roots. The need
to repot varies according to the species, climate,
soil, age, and development stage of the tree, but
the basic technique is the same for all species.

1

Identify the front. In styling this tree
the front changed slightly from the
original (top) to improve the relationship
between the trunk and the branches.