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Well elms are very hardy even in the frost, so i dont think it would need winterization but if youd like to shelter it from the cold take it into an unheated green house, unheated garage, or unheated basement. Repoting your elm now would kill it. In its weak state and its energy drained from trying to sprout out that bud id wait to repot till 2 years. Also Id try to remove as much of the dead top that rot from the bark could spread through the tree. It would be safer to remove as much of the dead top as possible or untill you hit the green in the tree. Disenfect the cut and seal it. Elm is a rapid grower no dought that top will be back to its glory in no time or even better. Be so very careful with that bud! And hope to see it again.

Mike

9-Oct-2007	#3
mike108 bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Jul-2006 Location: Sylmar California Country: USA USDA Zone: 8-9 AHS Heat Zone: 9 Posts: 981	Well elms are very hardy even in the frost, so i dont think it would need winterization but if youd like to shelter it from the cold take it into an unheated green house, unheated garage, or unheated basement. Repoting your elm now would kill it. In its weak state and its energy drained from trying to sprout out that bud id wait to repot till 2 years. Also Id try to remove as much of the dead top that rot from the bark could spread through the tree. It would be safer to remove as much of the dead top as possible or untill you hit the green in the tree. Disenfect the cut and seal it. Elm is a rapid grower no dought that top will be back to its glory in no time or even better. Be so very careful with that bud! And hope to see it again. Mike