5pc Mark Comstock Japanese Black Pines - Seedling Cuttings

Japanese Black Pines - Seedling Cuttings 

These are Two (2) year old Japanese Black Pines seedling cuttings. The listing is for 5pcs and includes FREE Shipping. 

They were grown by Mark Comstock and he's known for his awesome roots. Mark likes to downplay his skills, but make no mistake, his trees are world class are very sought after. 

These are Seedling Cuttings, not just seedlings. 

Let me explain:

1. Germinate & Grow: Seeds are planted in Pumice and let to grow for a few months. This is what you see others selling - Seedlings. Nothing wrong with seedlings, but you generally do not get the same 360 arial roots (You get a single, downward growing tap root) and you do NOT get lower branches. 
2. 1st Cut: Seeds are cut with a razor blade (or sharp knife), repotted in fresh pumice. This cutting will produce Lateral Arial Roots. 
3. Re-Seeds Grow More: Let seedling grow again, this time with better roots. 
4. Candle Pruned: These were candle pruned for growth 
5. Bareroot: I learned this step today, but apparently in September, one year, into the process, Mark Bareroots the Pine, combs out the roots, and repots them into fresh pumice. Now the roots are in a better place for future growth.  

This is obviously a laborious process, but what makes these seedling cuttings unique is their fine radial root base. These are small little guys. They will double / triple in size next year and start to thicken up. Unfortunately, the price also increases significantly.

Because these lateral roots were developed, you will have the ability to grow a pine bonsai with a flared trunk. These flared trunks are highly sought after on pine bonsai.

Pictures - I includes a couple pictures of 4 year old JBP so you can see what they'll look like with their awesome roots. 

Decandling a Japanese Black Pine bonsai is a common practice in bonsai cultivation to help control growth, encourage back-budding, and improve the overall shape and density of the tree. Here are the primary reasons for decandling:

1. Control Growth: Japanese Black Pines can grow vigorously, and the candles (new shoots) can extend significantly. Decandling helps reduce the length of these shoots, allowing for better control over the tree's shape and size.

2. Encourage Back-Budding: By removing the candles, the tree is stimulated to produce new buds closer to the trunk and branches. This back-budding is essential for maintaining the tree's compact shape and encouraging dense foliage.

3. Balance Energy: Decandling redistributes the tree's energy more evenly across the branches.

Tree Features:

• Perfect start for Nebari (roots that can be seen on the surface)
• The trees vary in height but measure between 3" to 7" tall from the soil
• They will arrive in a 2.5" plastic pot.
• Pictures are just a representation. Each tree that ships has differing heights and characteristics.