Large collected Elm

[BobbyLane]

I like where its heading! Have you thought about bringing the twin trunk split to base level with a ground layer?

seems pretty easy on elms https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/ground-layering-a-chinese-elm.48858/#post-1034066

 

[Hartinez]

I like where its heading! Have you thought about bringing the twin trunk split to base level with a ground layer?

seems pretty easy on elms https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/ground-layering-a-chinese-elm.48858/#post-1034066

Actually. I did do a ring at the base last year, but decided to keep the existing surface roots that were on the bottom left. I was able to get her a few roots going on the bottom right, but they are just small and tender. I potted the tree a bit lower to get them thicker. So the thought is to eventually have more of a spread out base. I really like the current unorthodox looking slant and base and I really think I can improve it as is. We shall see!

 

[Hartinez]

Canopy was very vigorous so I cut that back to let the lower branches push more and thicken.

 

[Hartinez]

These trees are so darn vigorous. Decided maybe 8 or so days ago to trim and defoliate. It is now exploding with growth. Reallllly, needs a repot angle change. I’m hoping the roots on that lower right side will be developing properly like I am planning.

 

[giventofly]

great looking tree, keep posting updates

 

[Hartinez]

Just blasting with growth. This was 3 days ago. And it’s all already so much longer.

 

[Tieball]

Growth and more growth. A continuous healthy surge. Well done on your tree.

 

[Hartinez]

About 14 months apart

 

[queenofsheba52]

It's always better when one has a helper like yours.

 

[Hartinez]

Maybe not the smoothest at doing the 360 spin, but I’m just happy he wants to help me.

 

[Carol 83]

About 14 months apart
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Looks like they're both growing well.

 

[giventofly]

Both growing strong!

 

[Hartinez]

Next years planned planting angle. Depending on how the roots have developed on that bottom right

 

[giventofly]

stunning

 

[mikeybeanzz]

Hey all. New thread time. I conveniently left the type of elm off the title because these get a bad wrap. In some cases rightfully so, but I’m finding them more and more enjoyable as they thrive in my climate and are everywhere. I have also had great success in not losing branches randomly as there reputation holds.

I collected this tree in mid April after scouting its location last year.
I went real hard at collection, flat cut the bottom and removed bark to encourage roots where I wanted them. A pseudo ground layer if you will.
the first pic is early may about 2-3 weeks after collection.
I’ve been very aggressive since then. I can almost guarantee the pot is close to full of roots. Other than the top 10 % below surface.



May 4 2022 what I thought would be the front and is currently not.View attachment 445543

June 10 2022 - after letting grow, only removing unwanted budding and branches.
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I did some descent, (just descent) carving in June 22, 2022 itll
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June 25 - 2022 you all may think I’m crazy, but I decided to completely defoliate, run a thread graft, trim as desired and wire the entire tree.
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this pic is from last Friday July 1 - 2022
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and today with my son for scale. Now I just let everything extend for basically the rest of the year.
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I got a bunch of Siberian elms too. You know I see the in the streets used as bushes the really reaping well to pruning. There was one growing in my fiends walkway for almost a decade. They obviously step on it and it’s good. Enjoy. I like zelkova for their small leaves

 

[PonderingSage:]

Nice! This trees come a long way.

 

[Hartinez]

stunning

Nice! This trees come a long way.

Thanks!

 

[Gollum169]

I really like this. We have a bunch of these growing here in NE South Dakota as well. Can't keep them out of flower gardens, flower pots, gutters, etc

 

[Cruiser]

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Next years planned planting angle. Depending on how the roots have developed on that bottom right
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[MACH5]

Really nice work Danny. It has so much promise. If you don't I'd like to make one quick comment. I would bring one of the two branches up top down and treat it more as a side branch. At the moment I cannot help to see a horned cyclops staring at me!