For this Chinese Elm, Dennis observed that some trees may be styled in forms that are characteristic of other species. If this is done, the grower should be an expert in that form, and in the problems that may be encountered because of the horticultural characterstics of the plant.
Chinese Elm, for example may be developed in the "Pine Tree Style" which is an example of what is happening here.
The elm has a large wound and we discussed how that can be addressed. Dennis puts a priority on healing wounds, and points out that large wounds are often best healed in the developmental phase, before worrying about the fine ramification of the tree.
If the wounds are not healed early, there may be slow healing or even die back.
