Hey everyone. As can be seen from the photo I have these little growths on the candles that I didn’t seem to have last year, or didn’t notice them at least. It’s not on every candle and some have more on than others.
Is it anything to be concerned about or anything I may have done.
I remove the little red cone flowers when they appear. As for the male flowers, as there are so many of them with the added risk of damaging the candle underneath, I leave the male flowers. I believe Ryan also said that he leaves the male flowers. You might find the reference in a Q&A.
Male flowers. If your tree ist in development remove them as in the link above as they consume energy from the tree. If your tree is finished leave them and the developing cones - nice addition to a mature bonsai
I don’t remove either cones or polen structures. In my Jack pine the cones open and close all the time and it is nice to see it. As for the polen it bursts eventually with wind or watering and later falls, not a big deal, I don’t think it impacts the health and in my view enhances the aesthetics of a healthy tree (which your is if it is producing cones and polen) and it is less work for you.
Hey folks in the stream. I was calling the male pollen cones “flowers” but are pollen cones. Also, this professional recommended against taking off the male pollen cones due to possible damage to the candle.