Chuhin Broom Elm

[Melospiza]

The pot was full of roots - they were just starting from the wrong place - at the end of roots too big to keep. Had to start over - this was all I kept. That was a little over a year ago - I'm sure the pot is full of roots again. This time they'll be better - finer roots right from the trunk. I'll but it back on the board next repotting season.,

Would splitting some of the thickest roots have helped in showing more ramification?

 

[markyscott]

Would splitting some of the thickest roots have helped in showing more ramification?

I’ve tried that before, but I didn’t think the result looked very natural. Thw technique might have a place in some applications, but elms root so easily, I don’t think it is necessary for this tree.

S