AusBonsai

Hey all, just a quick question, I have a root bound Shimpaku in a 150mm nursery pot which I am going to use for the Literati Comp starting next week. What is the best method to tease or untangle the root system without stressing out the tree. I will amaging about 90% of the foliage will be removed due to the style it is going to become. I think it is going to come along pretty good so I don't want to damage the roots. Is bare rooting a Shimp bad news of should I just tease out as Much of the roots & give it a general trim & repot in a largish pot & reduce over time?

Cheers all..I'll post photo's when the comp starts.

Ryan

Bare rooting a Shimpaku is bad news. Replace the soil over several repottings. Teasing out the roots is fine as you say it is inn a 150mm pot.
You should be able to wash the soil away and the see what you are left with. If you are putting in a grow pot there is no need to prune the roots persei, just the damaged ones. Then put it in the grow pot with fresh soil.

Hope I have helped Pup