AZ Newb
Sapling
Hello from beginner in sunny, hot and DRY Phoenix, Arizona. I am struggling with my Catlin Elm. More and more brown and dry leaves. I’m starting to lose some fine branching as well. I had been watering in the early evening. I was worried about watering in the morning, as I thought the wet roots in over 110 degree dry heat would “boil”?? I’m starting to water morning and evening to see if that might help. Please see pics below and if anyone would be kind enough to share any thoughts, I would greatly appreciate it. Full disclosure: I did not do the hard work on this tree. I joined the Phoenix Bonsai Society and bought it in the club auction. I really have no business owning a tree like this! Just wanted something nice around all the training trees that I am learning on. The first pic is from a week ago and next 2 are from today.