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Hi... Here are some thoughts of a novice who has four Chinese Elms. I do NOT think you are in big trouble, yet!
First you may be overwatering this guy. Overwatering will cause the leaf thing you mention. You want to water when the tree needs water, not on a schedule! If you can place a piece of chop stick or ice cream bar stick in the soil. Check daily, when the stick is wet..no water. If the stick is slightly damp this is when you water.
I would not feed the tree till it stabilizes. As for the coming in and out, if you must.... out is better(after the frost).
Lastly your tree may also just be ajusting to its new home...patience and you will see it come back. Look for new growth!
Good Luck, Jay

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9-Apr-2002	#2
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,154	Re: Chinese Elm Has Yellow Leaves Hi... Here are some thoughts of a novice who has four Chinese Elms. I do NOT think you are in big trouble, yet! First you may be overwatering this guy. Overwatering will cause the leaf thing you mention. You want to water when the tree needs water, not on a schedule! If you can place a piece of chop stick or ice cream bar stick in the soil. Check daily, when the stick is wet..no water. If the stick is slightly damp this is when you water. I would not feed the tree till it stabilizes. As for the coming in and out, if you must.... out is better(after the frost). Lastly your tree may also just be ajusting to its new home...patience and you will see it come back. Look for new growth! Good Luck, Jay __________________ A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49... Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing