Elm repot not doing well

[Poink88]

Ed, I would add that since elms cross-breed/pollinate, I am not sure how pure Chinese the elms I see in parking lots. For all you know my cedar elms have some Chinese genes in them.

 

[edprocoat]

Ed, I would add that since elms cross-breed/pollinate, I am not sure how pure Chinese the elms I see in parking lots. For all you know my cedar elms have some Chinese genes in them.

SLUTS !!

ed

 

[october]

I highly doubt it was the time that this tree was repotted that is the issue. It is probably the amount of roots that were removed. Also, if the tree was not very strong to begin with, that can play a part. You'll just have to wait and see now. I would not fertilize until the tree is actively growing again. I would water when needed and give the tree a few hours of morning sun each day.

Rob

 

[Poink88]

I highly doubt it is the time that this tree was repotted that is the issue. It is probably the amount of roots that were removed.

Rob,

Collecting is (for me), the ultimate repot (from earth to pot). I've done my share and believe me that I've removed 99%+ of roots on some elms and they survived. The ONLY ones I lost are all taken after the tree leafed.

 

[october]

Rob,

Collecting is (for me), the ultimate repot (from earth to pot). I've done my share and believe me that I've removed 99%+ of roots on some elms and they survived. The ONLY ones I lost are all taken after the tree leafed.

Sorry, I still don't think it was the timing. It was probably how the root pruning was done, how much was done and the current health of the tree. Also, when was the tree repotted last? If it was repotted the year before and then repotted and root pruned harshly again a year after, that could also be a factor.

Also, please posts pics of the tree before the repot and after. That may shed some light on the situation.

Rob

 

[Paulsur]

One thing odd about that picture after repot. The pot looks like it is in some kind of plastic bowl. What is that?

Has the sick elm been inside this whole time?

I live in Dallas area, my Chinese elm gets full unfiltered sun through our brutal summers and laughs.

 

[rrgg126]

One thing odd about that picture after repot. The pot looks like it is in some kind of plastic bowl. What is that?

Has the sick elm been inside this whole time?

I live in Dallas area, my Chinese elm gets full unfiltered sun through our brutal summers and laughs.

yes its been indoors next to the window....same place that its been since it started leafing. that is just a plastic thing to catch the water since its indoors.

 

[rrgg126]

Sorry, I still don't think it was the timing. It was probably how the root pruning was done, how much was done and the current health of the tree. Also, when was the tree repotted last? If it was repotted the year before and then repotted and root pruned harshly again a year after, that could also be a factor.

Also, please posts pics of the tree before the repot and after. That may shed some light on the situation.

Rob

sorry rob....the only pic i have before the repot is before it started putting out leaves. thanks for your help tho.....i will hope for the best.

 

[edprocoat]

yes its been indoors next to the window....same place that its been since it started leafing. that is just a plastic thing to catch the water since its indoors.

You got to be careful near a window as it can get really hot there and usually not much circulating air. You can end up baking the plant that way.

ed

 

[Rockwellbonsai]

is it safe to collect siberian elms in the fall?