A. No magnolia will be happy with the regular, substantial root pruning necessary to keep it container-size.

Trimming and root pruning, if done at all, tried to preserve the natural form.

The root pruning incidental to digging will not hurt.

It is likely to be fine for a few years, then need root pruning to keep it in bounds.

However, root pruning and repotting of bonsai are complex, difficult tasks.

"It has a wonderful root system and can survive root pruning," he continued.

Plus, these containers are still passive with root pruning, relying on roots eventually finding an opening.

Plants generally tell us when they need root pruning.

Watering is very important during the couple of weeks or more that a plant is recovering from root pruning.

"Even with regular root pruning, willows are nearly impossible to control."