Will Old Crepe Mertyls bud from hard wood?

[emi93m]

Hi Guys I have the opportunity to dig up a very old multi trunk Crepe Mertyl. The tree is almost 4m TALL so obviosly a massive trunk chop is required but my question is will it back bud from hard wood as i dont want to do all that hard work for nothing?

Thanks in advance!

Mick

[Hackimoto]

YES! What else can I say? Don't do it until spring.

[emi93m]

Thanks Hakimoto .....but this tree needs to be removed this weekend otherwise it gets thrown into the mulcher I will be able to get as many roots out as I wish thou just wondering with the right TLC if it will survive?

[Hackimoto]

Hmmmm Sydney? Should be totally bare by now unless you live right on the coast. Yes it should be ok. OK do what you have to . I would probably dust the larger cut roots with Mancozeb plus or a sulphur powder to avoid fungal infection. Pot it up or plant in another spot in the ground and wait. They are pretty tough things especially when dormant. Good luck.

[kcpoole]

I collected some about 3 weeks ago in Sydney, and will be doing some more soon. viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11636&p=122729&hilit=crepe#p122729

A little early, but as they are already deciduous around here then all should be fine to collect now.

Get as much root as you can, and try not to let the tree stay wet all thru winter.
Yes they will backbud onto old wood readily.

Ken

[bodhidharma]

Yes they will backbud onto old wood readily.

Agreed, and mine came back strong from a trunk chop and it also was an old tree.

[emi93m]

Thanks Guys very helpfull ..... ourt comes the Yamadori tools again

Regards Mick

[kcpoole]

do not forget the most important tool of all.... The camera so we can all enjoy
good luck

Ken