Hey Barb! Thanks for being so kind! It's pretty much the same - remove the old soil in early April & repot into the gritty mix. Prune out the largest roots & those growing straight down from the underside of the trunk. Protect from wind for 2 weeks. Your tree is probably stalled because of the tight roots, and the AS's aren't known as fast growers anyway. Were you fertilizing regularly?

Al

Thanks Al, that sounds doable. I did fertilize summer and fall twice a week with highly diluted (1/3 as strong as manufacturer recommends)liquid miracle gro. Slow to nonexistant growth is actually ok with this tree as it's a topiary and is currently just the right size for its spot. I do want to make sure it stays healthy though, so I'll be sharpening up my pruning shears and waiting for April!
Barbara

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Al