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Repotting your tree 133
The finished tree,
after repotting
Three months later this zelkova
has developed a new set of
leaves. Prune back new growth,
Avoid damaging
surface roots but do not defoliate immediately
with the wire after transplanting a tree.
17
Tie in the tree. Use pliers to pull the wire
over the roots, apply tension, then twist
clockwise to shorten the wires. Repeat
until the wires sit tight on the root base.
21
Cover the surface with a thin layer of
shredded sphagnum moss to help retain
water; remove the moss if you see roots
develop into it in the next few months.
