Cherry Plum – Jan 2022 Update

One thing that always bugged me about this tree was that the root was just jammed into the pot, because I didn’t have a proper sized pot.

There’s one main root running through from the back clump to the front clump, jammed into the pot. There’s even wire visible holding it in.

Well, over the years the front two branches dried out, so they’re just dead wood. So in February 2021 I decided to fix this.

Out comes the roots… all looking happy enough.

I pulled it all out, cut off the front, and rewired it in the pot.

I also recalled that this one *really* likes lots of water, so I’ve put it in a saucer for summer, to give the extra water. Here it is at the end of December 2021.

A real literati wouldn’t have so many tufts going up the trunks… maybe I should remove those, and direct all growth to the tops? Something to consider.