Ralph

That is indeed ulmus parvifolia, a chinese elm. It buds prolifically, and can be induced to bud back on old wood.

These links may help you:

http://www.dallasbonsai.com/bonsai_...ChineseElm.html


http://www.dallasbonsai.com/bonsai_...hineseElm2.html

http://www.bonsaivillage.net/elmPinching.php

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