We planted our Satsuma tangerine tree last year in March.
It's grown quite a bit. In fact, it's taller than I am. Now I'd like to try bending the branches a bit to guide them toward a more graceful style. I'm thinking of using some bonsai wire to gently force the branches into the shape I'd like it to form. The Neem oil seems to be working to keep the bugs off the tree.
No flowers, no fruit yet.
Keeping my fingers crossed, maybe next year.
It's grown quite a bit. In fact, it's taller than I am. Now I'd like to try bending the branches a bit to guide them toward a more graceful style. I'm thinking of using some bonsai wire to gently force the branches into the shape I'd like it to form. The Neem oil seems to be working to keep the bugs off the tree.
No flowers, no fruit yet.
Keeping my fingers crossed, maybe next year.
I love my Neem Oil!
ReplyDeleteIsn't this a lovely document of your tree? But planting in March! sigh.
Still knee-deep in snow!
(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
I'm looking forward to seeing what it will look like next year.
DeleteThat's one fast-growing tree!
ReplyDeleteIt's grown an amazing amount for one year, Kay. You are on your way to a tangerine feast. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think it likes the new landscaping and rock arrangement.
ReplyDeleteDrumMajor
I shall have to tell my brother. :-)
DeleteIt is growing well. Can't wait to see it again after you have guided the branches in a more graceful style.
ReplyDeleteYou must have good growing air.
ReplyDeleteIt's surely healthy, Can you trim it also as you would a bonsai?
ReplyDeleteWhen it gets more branches we will surely try. Right now, we're battling ants and aphids.
DeleteI enlarged the photograph and had a proper look..the more the plant grew taller you looked younger and more charming..it is not only me who is saying..my daughter Akanksha is also feeling the same..she asked me to tell you that you look more beautiful now..
ReplyDeleteOh my! You are too kind, but you've certainly made my day. Please give Akanksha a big hug for me.
DeleteIt grows, it grows! You have proof.
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a year has made. The grapefruit tree in my FL yard is budding once again. Such a heavenly fragrance!
ReplyDeleteWOW in my opinion is very tall how is it possible? I exactly don't know but probably it is connected with warm climate.
ReplyDeleteIt has everything to do with no winters. :-)
Deletewhat a difference a year makes!
ReplyDeleteimpressive! now for the fruit part...lol!
ReplyDeletelooks much larger now, hopefully you'll see some citrus fruit soon
ReplyDeleteThings grow fast there where there is no winter!
ReplyDeleteThat's right! You should see the weeds.
DeleteFor a minute ( I'm still on coffee number I) thought you said you'd grown. Although I am half asleep, I thought , She looks the same size to me. Dianne, I almost signed anon.
ReplyDeleteYou have both changed in one year and both are looking good. Hope you keep up the progression pictures.
ReplyDeleteThese plants are in good hands! They flourish wonderfully! You must have green fingers, as we say here in my country!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit.
Wil, ABCW Team.
It looks nice and healthy and you sound like you know what you are doing, wish I could say the same for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely project, Kay :-)
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