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It's hard to say. I don't know if we're growing short little mame with fast taper or two-person sized trees to scare the neighbors? I can't tell what kind of growth you have at the base, because it's obscured by branches. I think though, that I would tend to let the leaders go at least another year if these are young trees. Having a tall leader whipping about in the breeze is a good way to encourage buttressing of the root base.

For you, I would suggest you let one elm grow and cut the other back, so you will know what difference it makes in a year or two.

Regards,

Matt

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17-Sep-2003	#4
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,745	It's hard to say. I don't know if we're growing short little mame with fast taper or two-person sized trees to scare the neighbors? I can't tell what kind of growth you have at the base, because it's obscured by branches. I think though, that I would tend to let the leaders go at least another year if these are young trees. Having a tall leader whipping about in the breeze is a good way to encourage buttressing of the root base. For you, I would suggest you let one elm grow and cut the other back, so you will know what difference it makes in a year or two. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!